Nesma New England Spring & Metalstamping Association

CT WiM Conference
2025-09-12 11:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010, United States
Join WiM Connecticut Chapter for our 3rd annual CONNverge conference for women in manufacturing! The theme for our 2025 event is United We Win. Don’t miss our keynote speaker, Sam Rapoport (Creator of the NFL Women’s Forum). The agenda will also include an interactive panel discussion with industry professionals from across CT. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an engaging day where you can learn, network and connect with WiM CT!
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CCAT Advanced Technology Center Tour
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:30 | CCAT’s Advanced Technology Center, 409 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT
Explore cutting-edge innovation at our Advanced Technology Center on Silver Lane, featuring the latest in additive manufacturing, advanced design, automation, and metrology technologies.
Join our technical team for a guided tour of CCAT’s technology labs, where you’ll explore cutting-edge innovations and their real-world applications. Discover how we can support your adoption journey with no-cost consultations, equipment loans, and grants for manufacturing and training programs.
‍Technology

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies for producing plastic and metal parts: metal fabrication methods like Directed Energy Deposition featuring Optomec LENS 850R, DMG MORI LASERTEC 65 3D hybrid, and HRAM Flex cell
Metal fused filament fabrication (FFF) systems: Markforged MetalX, metal binder jetting technology represented by the ExOne Innovent+
Range of 3D printers for various applications from entry-level to industrial grade, for producing plastic (polymer) components
Precision Machining: advanced 5-axis milling and turning processes using the Mazak Variaxis 630-5X-II-T machine
Automation and Metrology: Collaborative and Industrial Robotics (Mitsubishi MELFA Assista, ABB IRB 140, Kuka KR60), Structured Light Scanning (M3DI Variscan and GOM ATOS Scanbox 5108), X-Ray and CT Scanning (NSI X5000), Hexagon Absolute Arm 7-Axis, Thermographic Inspection (Thermal Wave Imaging ThermoScope 3), Sensofar S Neox 3D Optical Profilometry system and Sensofar S Neox Five Axis 3D optical profiler

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Spring End Grinding Training Course
2025-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 | WAFIOS Machinery Corp, 27 Town Line Road, Brandford, CT, 06405
WAFIOS in collaboration with NESMA, this course is designed to provide hands-on instruction, expert insights, and practical skills to help you optimize your spring end grinding operations.
Spaces are limited, and spots are filling quickly. 40 seats available.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals to gain hands-on expertise and valuable insight into improving operational efficiency.
Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Led by industry expert Simon Haase, this comprehensive course will provide in-depth knowledge of the spring end grinding process, including:

A deep dive into the grinding process
Correlation between process parameters
Efficient process control strategies
Techniques for cost optimization

If you haven’t already reserved your place, now is the time to ensure you don’t miss out on this valuable training session.
Course Fees:

NESMA Members: $250 ($150 for additional participants from the same company)
Non-NESMA Members: $500 ($300 for additional participants from the same company)

Register Today→ https://seg-training.wafios.online/
We look forward to seeing you in Branford!

CT Manufacturing Roadshow - Dodd Stadium, Norwich
2025-09-25 08:30 - 12:30 | Dodd Stadium, 14 Stott Ave, Norwich, CT, 06360
The CT Manufacturing Roadshow is stopping in Norwich, CT and welcomes area manufacturers, students, and educators!
When students meet manufacturers, good things happen! It makes sense, then, to create more opportunities for that.
The Explore Manufacturing Expo connects students (grades 7-12) with manufacturing employers in Eastern Connecticut. The event will deliver a variety of exciting career exploration opportunities to raise awareness and pique interest in the broad range of well-paying, interesting, and modern manufacturing careers.
When students meet manufacturers, good things happen! It makes sense, then, to create more opportunities for that. The Manufacturing Roadshow Series is designed to raise awareness and pique interest in the broad opportunities and well-paying, interesting, and modern careers now available in Connecticut manufacturing.
REGISTER TODAY!!

Aerospace Alley Careers Roadshow
2025-10-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, 06103
Join the ACM’s Aerospace Alley® Tradeshow on October 30, 2025
Discover the fastest route to the specialized aerospace components and assemblies you need.
100+ top suppliers all in one place, all in one afternoon

See for yourself why this region is the global hub for aerospace manufacturing — thanks to a highly skilled and highly productive workforce, a strategic location, a collaborative spirit of innovation and a close-knit network of suppliers committed to unsurpassed quality and on-time deliveries.
For more details & Registrations CLICK HERE

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Implications for Technical Training
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Free Webinar: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Implications for Technical Training
Join us for a free webinar about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on technical training.
Explore the intersection of AI and technical education—understand how artificial intelligence is transforming instructional design, delivery, and workforce skill development. This webinar will highlight applied AI methodologies and evidence-based research driving the evolution of technical training.
Featured speakers: Dr. Amy Thompson currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) and Dr. Michael Gendron is Chair of the Management Information Systems program at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU).

Internship Fair Advanced Manufacturing Students
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Naugatuck Valley Community College
Come meet students from the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program.
Great opportunity to interact and interview students for internship starting in February 2026.
We are looking for Manufacturers that are willing to setup tables free of charge and interview students for the upcoming spring semester.
Wednesday,November 19 from 10am to 12pm
Contact Sharon C. Lutkus, Director of AMTC
sharon.lutkus@ctstate.edu

Pensa Lab Live Demo Event
2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:30 | MASC, 173 Interstate Lane, Waterbury, CT, 06705
Experience the Future of Wire Forming Technology
@MASC Center, Waterbury, CT – 10.30am to 12.30pm
NESMA, in collaboration with PENSA Labs, invites you to an exclusive live demo showcasing Automated CNC Wire Formers in action.
Discover how advanced automation is reshaping precision manufacturing — from speed and flexibility to unmatched accuracy.

Live demonstrations
Networking with industry professionals
Insights into next-generation manufacturing technology

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see innovation at work and connect with regional manufacturers and engineers!

Manufacturing Celebration of Innovation 2026
2026-01-08 16:00 - 18:00 | CT Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103
Showcasing the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut Competition!

Explore the Coolest Thing Made in CT exhibit, celebrate the ingenuity of Connecticut manufacturers, and connect with industry professionals in the dynamic settings of the Invention Dimension and Exploring Space exhibits.
Enjoy passed appetizers and refreshing drinks while fostering meaningful connections with fellow manufacturing professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to build relationships, learn about the latest industry trends, and discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Connecticut’s manufacturing sector.
Sponsored by Citrin Cooperman and presented by CONNSTEP and the CBIA Manufacturing Coalition.
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The Hartford Job Fair at MakerspaceCT
2026-02-06 13:00 - 16:00 | CT
THE HARTFORD JOB FAIR
Friday, February 6th – 1PM – 4PM
@MAKERSPACECT – 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
OPPORTUNITY FOR NESMA MEMBERS TO BE A VENDOR AT THE HARTFORD JOB FAIR
REGISTER HERE

Connecticut Business Matchmaker
2026-03-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, 06103
The CT Business Matchmaker is a high-impact networking event designed to connect businesses with government buyers and prime contractors to strengthen our national/local supply chains and open opportunities of procurement for CT businesses.
One-on-one prescheduled matchmaking meetings are at the heart of the CT Business Matchmaker. Businesses will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with buyers from federal, state and local agencies as well as prime contractors.
The event will also include a dynamic networking Business Expo featuring key resource providers, lenders, prime contractors and government agencies. In addition to a full day of training sessions facilitated by SBA employees, resource partners and contracting experts.
The SBA is committed to opening the doors of procurement so more businesses can grow and thrive by doing business with the federal government – the world’s largest customer who buys all types of products and services.
REGISTER ONLINE
Contact:
SBA Connecticut District Office
Tanisha Baptiste-Bynum, Lead OMS
Info@CTBusinessmatchmaker.com

5th CT Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Career Fair
2026-03-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Quinnipiac University M&T Bank Arena, 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06518
Join us for the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing & Technology Career Fair—Connecticut’s premier manufacturing and technology career event, connecting students, jobseekers, and employers from across the state.
‍Who Should Attend
Employers
Meet motivated, well-prepared candidates for full-time, internship, and apprenticeship roles. Strengthen your talent pipeline and help keep Connecticut’s skilled workforce in-state.
College Students & Recent Graduates
Connect with leading Connecticut manufacturing and technology employers. Last year, more than 70 companies participated, including Legrand, ebm-papst, The Lee Company, Triumph, TRUMPF, Pursuit Aerospace, and General Dynamics Electric Boat.
Transportation provided: Buses will run to and from many college campuses statewide.
High School Students & Families
Explore high-paying, in-demand careers in manufacturing, engineering, and technology. No registration required.
Job Seekers
Meet multiple employers in one place and grow your professional network.
‍Event Details
Location: Quinnipiac University, M&T Bank Arena
305 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT
Cost: Free for all employers and attendees.
Sponsored by: Connecticut’s Manufacturing Internship Program, powered by CCAT, with funding from the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Questions? Email CTMETFair@quinnipiac.edu
‍Register
Employers: Register here
College Students: Register here

Manufacturer Connection Fair @CT State Capitol Lobby
2026-04-23 08:00 - 14:30 | CT Sate Capitol Building, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106
Manufacturer Connection Fair and Collega Career/Internship Fair @Connecticut State Capitol Lobby on April 23.
CLICK HERE to register.

Quinnipiac 10th Anniversary of the School of Computing & Engineering
2026-05-06 12:30 - 15:00 | Quinnipiac – School of Computing & Engineering, 275 Mt Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT
We hope you’ll join us for our annual Projects Day where we celebrate the hard work of our graduating seniors and their capstone projects & papers.
The Projects Day poster presentations will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 6 in the CCE Building on the QU Mount Carmel Campus; it is a drop-in event where you can attend at your own pace within that timeframe.
Please join the Opening Reception with friends and project sponsors for light refreshments and brief remarks starting at 12:30 PM.
RSVP to merisa.suljic@quinnipiac.edu or by clicking the button below, and be sure to let us know if you plan on attending the opening reception at 12:30 PM, or if you plan to simply visit Projects Day at some point between 1:00-3:00 PM. Want to preview the projects? Visit qu.edu/projectsday

HK Metalcraft Plant Tour and 100th Anniversary Celebration
2026-05-19 10:00 - 13:30 | HK Metalcraft, 35 Industrial Road, Lodi, New Jersey, 07644
PMA Mid-Atlantic invites you to attend a plant tour and 100-year anniversary celebration at HK Metalcraft on May 19. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of business with a prominent local family-owned manufacturer!
LOCATION
HK Metalcraft, 35 Industrial Road – Lodi, New Jersey 07644
AGENDA
10:00 a.m. – Registration
Plant Tour
Lunch & Presentation
1:30 p.m. – Adjourn
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
PMA Member: $55
Nonmember: $85
Please contact Cori Schubert at cschubert@eaglemetals.com if you have any questions.

OSHA for Mechanical Presses - Part 1
2026-06-08 13:00 - 16:30 | Webinar
The OSHA for Mechanical Power Presses webinar series will address the history of OSHA’s development, what is needed to meet or exceed your obligation to safeguard your machines, and how to add value without compromising worker safety.
This webinar will illustrate various compliance methods. We’ll review different styles of machines and their specific regulatory and standards requirements related to control reliability and safety devices, as well as explain the range of control systems and safeguarding options available.
What are you doing in your shop? Are you complying with OSHA and ANSI?
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Topics Covered

Meeting your safety-compliance obligations without cutting into your bottom line
Compliance methods relative to initial cost, effects on productivity and safety (plus and minus)
OSHA compliance and how best practices can increase press-system productivity
Examples with accompanying documents and illustrations
Press Types

Gap, straightside
Part-revolution, full-revolution
Drive types

Control Reliability, Controls and Safety

Light curtains
Gates
Guards

Maintenance

Counterbalance
LOTO
Clutch and brake

OSHA for Mechanical Presses – Part 2
2026-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar

The Hartford Job Fair at MarkerspaceCT
2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT, 06103
ARE YOU READY FOR A CAREER?
Manufacturers are looking for bright, curious, creative people that want to dive into specialized work that requires unique skill sets.
The event is free to all job seekers – those who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking new career opportunities.
Students, recent graduates, early career professionals and adults looking for a career change.
JUST A FEW OF THE JOBS THAT ARE OUT THERE:

Computer Aided Design
3D printing operations
Print Reading
Metrology for machining
Shop safety & operations
Material handling
Machine operators
Environmental planning
Surface finishing and preparation
Electro-plating & surface coating
Woodworking / Metalworking
Electrical repair & experience
Air & Compressor assembly
Warehouse operations

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2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum
2026-09-01 07:30 - 14:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, 06103
Join Connecticut manufacturers and educators at the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum. Explore cutting-edge technologies, workforce solutions, and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing. Walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately.
Presented by the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF), with programming curated by the 2026 planning committee: Connecticut Office of Manufacturing, American Manufacturing Hall of Fame, Connecticut Center for Advanced technology, CONNSTEP, ReadyCT and U.S. Small Business Administration.
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