In a pivotal partnership, the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) and BlueForge Alliance (BFA) are collaborating to deliver Additive Manufacturing (AM) technical training at CCAT’s Talent & Training Accelerator in East Hartford, Conn. The partnership will focus on providing manufacturers with hands-on training that enhances their ability to adopt cutting-edge AM technologies in direct support of the U.S. Submarine Industrial Base and broader maritime ecosystem.
CCAT, a leader in applied technology, talent development, and technical training, offers innovative programs and services that help manufacturers increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. This partnership with non-profit integrator BFA will ensure manufacturers in the region are equipped with the necessary skills and technologies to strengthen the resilience of the nation’s maritime supply chain.
“Our collaboration with BlueForge Alliance marks a significant milestone in advancing the capabilities of Northeast manufacturers,” said Ron Angelo, President & CEO of CCAT. “We’re not just offering training—we’re empowering businesses to adopt technologies that will bolster the U.S. Submarine Industrial Base and strengthen the resilience of our supply chain. By investing in cutting-edge additive manufacturing and workforce development, we’re helping to ensure the long-term success and competitiveness of the region’s industrial base.”
“The application of additive manufacturing across industry sectors is necessary for increased speed and flexibility of production as we strive towards increasing the resiliency and competitiveness of America’s supply chain,” said Rob Gorham, co-founder and co-CEO of BlueForge Alliance. “A strong battery of partners is critical in making this happen and BlueForge Alliance remains enthusiastic with CCAT’s approach in addressing deployment challenges while at the same time building the next generation workforce.”
For more information on Additive Workflows Training, visit ccat.us/additive-training.
About CCAT
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, a nonprofit organization headquartered in East Hartford, is a dynamic applied technology and training organization that leads regional and national partnerships that assist global industrial companies and the manufacturing supply chain across industry sectors in driving advancements, efficiencies and the adoption of leading-edge technologies. For more information, reach out to Amy Thompson, Chief Talent & Training Officer at athompson@ccat.us.
About BlueForge Alliance
BlueForge Alliance (BFA) is a nonprofit defense industrial base integrator that supports the U.S. Navy’s industrial base initiatives and efforts to strengthen and sustain the maritime manufacturing sector. BFA is a critical partner in the SIB’s mission to ensure industry has the capability, capacity, and resilience to build and maintain America’s next generation of undersea platforms. BFA is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, Texas. For more information, visit www.BlueForgeAlliance.us.
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