Here is a list of other sites of interest that relate to modern manufacturing from local initiatives to high-tech robotics:
FLATE (http://www.fl-ate.org)
FLATE is the host of the “Made in Florida” outreach campaign. Its mission is to create a manufacturing educational delivery system by offering the technical programs, curriculum development, best practice demonstrations, student involvement and outreach activities necessary to meet the workforce capacity and high performance skill needs of the manufacturing sectors within Florida. Follow this link to learn more about its other activities.
FHTCC (http://www.floridahightech.org/)
The Florida High Tech Corridor Council's mission is to attract, retain and grow high tech industry and the workforce to support it within the 23-county Florida High Tech Corridor.
e-Florida – Enterprise Florida (http://www.eflorida.com)
EFI’s mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better-paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create businesses in innovative, high-growth industries. EFI focuses on high-value sectors such as: life sciences, information technology, aviation/aerospace, homeland security/defense and financial/professional services.
Manufacturing Career Guide (http://www.khake.com/page40.html)
Explore careers in Manufacturing with the following links to job descriptions, which include information such as daily activities, skill requirements, salary and training required. To learn more about the Manufacturing Industry, follow the related links below the career descriptions section.
Florida Minerals and Chemistry Council (http://www.fmcc.org/)
The Florida Minerals and Chemistry Council (FMCC) is an association of mineral processors, chemical manufacturers, distributors, transporters, suppliers and consultants who have business interests in Florida.
Florida Medical Manufacturers' Consortium (FMMC) (http://www.flamedmfg.org/)
The medical manufacturing industry has a significant impact on the economic well being of the State of Florida. Over 37,000 individuals are employed at an average wage in excess of $50,000 per year. Over 90% of the businesses that make up the medical industry cluster in the State employ fewer than 50 people. In addition to contributing to the health of the State's citizens, the industry achieves a positive trade balance. Nationally, Florida ranks second in the number of FDA registered medical device manufacturing facilities.
Suncoast SME (http://chapters.sme.org/159/homepage.htm)
The Suncoast Chapter of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers serves its members and the international manufacturing community through the advancement of professionalism, knowledge and learning.
Florida Trend (http://www.floridatrend.com/default.asp)
Business and political decision-makers look to Florida Trend to learn what's happening throughout the state, but even more to understand it. The magazine offers a mix of regionally based stories and reporting with statewide impact.
Florida MEP (http://www.floridamep.org/index.html)
Part of a nationwide network of MEP centers in all 50 states, linked together through the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Florida MEP enables even the smallest firms in Florida to have easy access to more than 2,000 manufacturing, technical and business specialists, along with the latest technology and industry best practices.
Florida Manufacturers & Wholesalers (http://www.floridasmart.com/business/manu.htm)
Florida Smart Manufacturing Industries Directory (http://www.floridasmart.com/biz/manufacturing.htm )
JPL Robotics (http://www-robotics.jpl.nasa.gov/)
Detailed descriptions of the activities of the Mobility and Robotic Systems Section, as well as related robotics efforts around the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Project Lead the Way (http://www.pltw.org/aindex.htm)
PLTW is a not-for-profit organization that promotes pre-engineering courses for middle and high school students.
CRASAR (http://crasar.csee.usf.edu/MainFiles/index.asp)
The Center for Robot Assisted Search and Rescue at the University of South Florida.
Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Research Center at the University of South Florida
http://nnrc.eng.usf.edu/
NASA (http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/nasa_gen/index.html)
Website of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Manufactuirng.net (http://manufacturing.net/)
A business resource website with news and articles on all aspects of manufacturing.
Jobs in manufacturing:
http://manufacturing.jobs.net/Florida.htm
http://manufacturing.careerbuilder.com/mf.ic/Florida/
http://www.smarthunt.com/Smart-job-listing.cfm?f=1&catid=35
http://www.nationjob.com/jobs/manufacturing/florida/
http://www.nationjob.com
http://www.preferredjobs.com/altsearch/hotjoblisting.asp?category=Manufacturing&misc=fl
http://www.jobsinmfg.com/Manufacturing-Jobs-In/Florida/
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