News from the Metals Innovation Ecosystem

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MI2 Strategic Partner SECAT Offers Molten Metal Splash Protection Testing

Ensuring PPE integrity in high-risk environments like melt shops is crucial for worker safety. SECAT offers molten metal splash protection testing to verify fabric durability, compliance, and protective capabilities. Contact SECAT to learn how their services can benefit your facility.

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MI2 Members! Check out the DOE Onsite Energy Program

DOE's Onsite Energy Program provides technical assistance and resources to industrial facilities and other large end users interested in onsite energy and engages with stakeholders to facilitate more widespread adoption of onsite clean energy technologies. Learn more about how this program can help you and your facilities.

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MI2 Members: Register today for the PACE Annual Meeting – August 14-15

You’re invited to join a coalition of research institutions, utilities, and industry manufacturers for the Power Electronics Accelerator Consortium for Electrification (PACE) Annual Meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 14-15. Register today to learn about the PACE framework and updates, participate in idea exchange, and build connections.

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MI2 Strategic Partner, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Hosts Trip to Washington, D.C.

KAM recently closed registration for an exclusive trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Congressional Delegation and discuss industry priorities. Interested in the event? Reach out to them about how you can be involved, now and down the line!

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2024 MI2 Competition Is Coming To A Close - Get Your Application In Now

Our 2024 MI2 Competition, the second year in which MI2 has run a competition to identify pilot-ready innovations that will benefit Kentucky's metals industry, is coming to a close, with the August 15th deadline approaching quickly. We are looking forward to reviewing applications! Please apply here.

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Manufacturing & Logistics Leadership Series Schedule Releases

Calling Kentucky manufacturers! Are you facing challenges with employee engagement and retention? Do you aspire to enhance your team's collaborative mindset and attitude and foster a positive workplace culture? This training offers the transformative solutions you need. Send your leaders to this 4-part leadership series and watch your organization thrive. This event will take place 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the NKY Chamber, 300 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell, KY on 8/5, 8/19 & 8/26. Register here.