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NTMA Manufacturing Day 2025
2025-10-02 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lincoln Tech, 2501 E. Arkansas Lane, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75052
You’re invited! Manufacturing Day celebrates modern manufacturing to inspire the next generation and bridge the skills gap. Be a part of the future!
This event will showcase the latest advancements in manufacturing technology and provide valuable networking opportunities for industry professionals. This year’s event promises to be more dynamic and engaging than ever before!

Manufacturing Day @ SwRI
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, Building 68, San Antonio, TX, 78238, United States
SwRI and TMAC proudly join together to support “Manufacturing Day” as a celebration of all manufacturers in America. We salute the men and women who make the United States the world’s largest manufacturing economy. Manufacturing offers tremendous career opportunities that are technology-driven in innovative environments that also provide good-paying jobs!
Join us for a presentation and tour that highlights how we here at SwRI and TMAC support manufacturing and advanced technologies. Collectively we develop and deliver advanced technologies and processes in the field of manufacturing. We assist customers in developing and achieving strategic goals, improvement plans and superior levels of performance. We also develop and implement new automation and robotics, creating solutions for advanced manufacturing. No safety gear needed for tour. Business casual and no open toe shoes. Students under 18 must be accompanied by parents or teachers. Limited to 20 registrants. Light refreshments.
Facility Tour / Presentation

Lean Manufacturing Certification Program (Tuesdays) Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Nov. 4, 2025
2025-10-07 08:30 - 2025-11-04 16:30 | San Marcos Workforce Center, 4794 Transportation Way, Building 5, Suite 500, San Marcos, 78666, United States
Overview
This unique program provides companies the opportunity to provide their employees with a strong foundation in the Lean concepts and tools that are used to drive continuous improvement and achieve world-class business performance. A “first-of-its-kind” in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area, the certification consists of nine “Lean Tools” that can be applied in any business environment (Principles of Lean, Value Stream Mapping, 5S Workplace Organization, Cellular Manufacturing, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Setup Reduction, Total Productive Maintenance and Kaizen Events and Facilitation). Participants completing the entire series will receive a certificate of completion on Lean Manufacturing. Continuing Education Units will also be available!

Lunch will be provided.

For more information, please contact Sandra Hawkins.
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Manufacturing & Technology Summit 2025
2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Houston – Katy Campus, 22400 Grand Circle Blvd., Katy, Texas, 77450
Mark your calendars for October 9th and join us for the Second Annual Manufacturing and Technology Summit from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in celebration of Manufacturing and Cybersecurity month. This premier event will bring together top experts from the Department of Energy (DOE), industry leaders, and CyManII, CESMII, and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), to tackle key challenges facing manufacturers.

This year’s summit will highlight the path to Fusion Energy dominance and groundbreaking advancements in Smart Manufacturing, showcasing real-world applications and exploring how these innovations can enhance efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness. In celebration of Cybersecurity Month, CyManII will highlight their MTV (Mobile Technology Vehicle) and new educational pathways.
This summit is designed specifically for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs), seeking new and innovative opportunities to expand their businesses. Network with like-minded manufacturers and learn how to engage with the Fusion Energy movement of Texas.

Attendees will have the chance to:

Learn about the Metro Houston Economic Update from the Greater Houston Partnership.
Engage with the Department of Energy and Tokomak Energy on a robust panel discussion.
Discover cutting-edge Smart Manufacturing technologies through expert presentations and live demonstrations.
Engage with leading industry organizations.
Participate in dynamic breakout sessions focused on Cybersecurity, Advanced Technology, and Supply Chain Optimization techniques.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain knowledge, connect with peers, and shape the future of manufacturing. We look forward to seeing you there! Space is limited to 100 registrants!!

Metroplex Manufacturing Day
2025-10-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Impact Center Arlington, 3120 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, T, 76010, United States
2025 TMAC Metroplex Manufacturing Day isn’t just another campus visit, it’s a full (electric) throttle, hands-on, career-connected experience designed to get students excited about what’s possible in modern manufacturing.

If you’re an instructor looking to show students how their interests connect to real careers, this is the event for you. And If you’re a manufacturer, you’ll see tomorrow’s workforce in action, meet instructors who are shaping talent, and learn how to bring the Werk Wagon to your own facility.

We’re loading up the coolest tech, the sharpest minds, and the most useful career exploration tools this side of the shop floor.

Join the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) and Impact Center Arlington as we bring together students and manufacturers to network and learn about the new innovations that are available in manufacturing careers. Registration is free for attendees!

What’s Happening at the Event?

The Werk Wagon
A mobile, modifiable, tech-packed training lab that brings automation, robotics, and industrial maintenance training directly to your school or facility. Touch it, walk through it, picture it pulling up to your parking lot. It’s a full manufacturing classroom on wheels.
Mozee
Experience a driverless, electric, multi-passenger vehicle developed right here in North Texas. Mozee’s a hit with students and manufacturers alike and a great way to show how automation, AI, and how software meets the shop floor.
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County – VR Goggle Experience
Step into a virtual job site. These headsets let students experience real work environments in manufacturing, welding, construction, and more, without leaving the event. It’s immersive, realistic, and a great way to explore careers they may not have considered.
Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program (CWEP)
Learn how students can work with one of the world’s largest aerospace companies. CWEP will show your students how they can launch a career in aerospace and defense while still in school.
University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)
From robotics to advanced R&D, UTARI is where high-tech ideas go from whiteboard to working prototype. Their demos show how research and real-world solutions collide.

Breakout Mini-Sessions for Modern Makers
These mini-talks feature creators and professionals reshaping manufacturing and community through creativity, business, and social impact.

Who Should Attend:

Instructors and program leaders at high schools, CTE centers, and vocational training schools
STEM educators looking to connect curriculum to real-world careers
Manufacturers who want to meet future hires, find real workforce training tools, or just stop saying “skills gap” into the void.
Students interested in technology, problem-solving, building things, or just figuring out what comes next

Agenda

9:30 AM
Doors, Vendor Fair & Demos Open

10:00 AM
Modern Makers Quick Talks

11:00 AM
Modern Makers Quick Talks II

12:00 PM
Lunch
Keynote by Bryan Daniel, TWC Chairman

12:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Bridging the Gap

1:00 PM
Speed Job & Apprenticeship Fair

2:00 PM
Raffle & Event Close

Exhibitors and Demos:

Event Sponsors & Partners

The Tariff Tightrope: Balancing Costs, Risks, and Opportunity
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Turn Tariff Pressures Into Strategic Advantages for Your Business
During this No Cost 1-hour webinar, participants will learn:
· Understand Today’s Tariff Landscape: Gain clarity on the latest policies and trade shifts
· Identify Cost Risks and Hidden Impacts: How to uncover risks before they affect your bottom line
· Discover Practical Solutions: Explore proven strategies to mitigate tariff impacts
· Turn Risks into Opportunities: See how manufacturers are using tariffs as a catalyst to strengthen supply chains
TMAC is Texas’ trusted partner in manufacturing excellence, helping businesses grow, innovate, and compete globally. For 30 years, TMAC has delivered hands on training and implementation services that boost operational efficiency, workforce development and sustainable growth.
Who Should Attend:

Manufacturers, Supply Chain Managers, Procurement Officers, Operations

Metroplex Lean Six Sigma Accelerated Black Belt Fall 2025
2025-11-10 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00 | UTA Research Institute (UTARI), 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S., Fort Worth, TX, 76118, United States
TMAC’s Lean Six Sigma Program provides a systematic approach to combine the
waste elimination methods of Lean with the variation reduction toolset of Six Sigma.
The LSS Black Belt class is a rigorous course incorporating both Basic and Advanced
problem-solving methods.
To accommodate busy schedules, we are offering an accelerated Lean Six Sigma Black Belt class
for certified Green Belts* who need to spend less time away from the office,
but still want to increase their continuous improvement skill set.
Lean Six Sigma Accelerated Black Belt is a 2 week class (1 week every month for 2 consecutive months).

LSS Accelerated Black Belt Schedule:

Week 1: November 10-14

Week 2: December 8-12

Weekly Class Times (Subject to change at instructor’s discretion)

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon (Or until weekly exam is complete)

**Includes a mid-day break for students to enjoy a catered lunch daily

Price: $5,300
*Registration subject to approval by instructors

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor - November 10-12, 2025
2025-11-10 08:30 - 2025-11-12 16:30 | Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, Building 68, San Antonio, TX, 78238, United States
Overview
Learn the fundamentals and applications of ISO 9001 Internal Auditing. This three-day internal auditing course covers the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard, requirements and auditing techniques.
This internal audit training class will benefit individuals participating in an internal audit for the first time; employees of companies interested in implementation or management of ISO QMS; and quality professionals who want a refresher course. No prior audit experience necessary.
Topics covered in this Internal Auditing course will enable you to:

Understand the ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements.
Plan and conduct effective internal audits.
Apply the proper interpretation of the standard in actual internal audit situations
Understand management’s role in the QMS and auditing process.

For more information, please contact Sandra Hawkins.

The Texas Manufacturing Network: Transforming How Texas Manufacturing Find, Win, and Manage Work
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Connect, Collaborate, Compete – The Texas Manufacturing Advantage
During this No Cost 1-hour webinar, participants will learn:

· Visibility & Credibility: Build a verifiable company profile to showcase capabilities, certifications, quality systems and past performance
· Revenue Growth & Job Creation: Connect Texas Small & Medium sized manufacturers to in-state and out-of-state opportunities to expand sales and hiring
· Integrated Procurement Toolset: Manage RFIs, RFQs, and all supplier communications in one centralized workspace, improving speed, transparency, and traceability
· Free Access for Texas Manufacturers: Create your profile, explore opportunities, and collaborate with buyers with zero platform fees
TMAC is Texas’ trusted partner in manufacturing excellence, helping businesses grow, innovate, and compete globally. For 30 years, TMAC has delivered hands on training and implementation services that boost operational efficiency, workforce development and sustainable growth.
Who Should Attend
Owners | CEOs | General Managers | Supply Chain | Sales | Business Development
Presenters
Christopher McCole – Director Business Development – Sustainment
Amit Lopes – Regional Director Paso Del Norte
George Owens, CPIM – TMAC Supply Chain Manager
Join us for this FREE webinar to learn more!
