MAGNET: How Manufacturing Grows - Donor & Supporter Appreciation Event
MAGNET invites you to a special donor gathering on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for drinks and heavy appetizers. Short remarks begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a behind-the-scenes look at MAGNET’s work and vision for the future.
Come when you can, stay as long as you’d like—we look forward to celebrating with you. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague who would enjoy learning more about MAGNET’s mission.
CES Leadership Lunch: Historical Role of Cleveland in the Development of Medical Devices
Ohio has over 600 FDA-registered medical device and component makers, many of which are in Cleveland. For instance, ten of the country's top twenty medical device manufacturers currently maintain facilities in the Cleveland area, including such giants as Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, Philips Medical Systems, and Steris. The largest manufacturer of shape-memory devices and stents is also in Cleveland.
There are multiple explanations for why the Cleveland area has a well-established history in medical innovation. If we go back 75 years, Cleveland Clinic physicians performed the first “stopped heart” using a heart-lung machine that had been developed by Dr. Willem Kolff. Also in the 1950’s Dr. Sones discovered moving cine-coronary angiography. This technology revealed the natural history of coronary artery disease, which ultimately led to Cleveland Clinic’s pioneering work in coronary artery bypass. These kinds of breakthroughs have continued decade after decade and has led to a local biomedical industry that is supported by one of the largest concentrations of research hospitals and academic institutions in the United States.
Brian L. Davis
Associate Dean, Cleveland State University
About the Presenter
Brian’s background in the area goes back to 1992 when he joined the Cleveland Clinic. In 2010 he became VP of Medical Device Development within the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron – a role that involved collaboration with NEOMED, Akron Children's Hospital and Summa. A couple of years later he was recruited by the University of Akron to chair their Department of Biomedical Engineering. During these years, he worked closely with the Veteran’s Administration, NASA, Cleveland-based medical device companies and federal funding agencies. Brian is now at Cleveland State University, and he is heavily involved with rehabilitation engineering – another area where Cleveland has a distinguished history.
Thank you to our lunch sponsor
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
SMC of NE Ohio Networking Happy Hour: MFG Month Finale
Celebrate the conclusion of Manufacturing Month with the Smart Manufacturing Cluster of Northeast Ohio, powered by Team NEO
Celebrate the conclusion of Manufacturing Month with the Smart Manufacturing Cluster of Northeast Ohio, powered by Team NEO. For manufacturers, the reception offers a chance to talk directly with the people behind the incentives, gaining clarity on qualifying, application timing, and strategic use. For partners, the event provides an opportunity to meet active companies with growth goals and connect with the region’s industrial base.
The evening will feature a short program highlighting new and existing opportunities, such as the recently launched JobsOhio Relocation Incentive, worth up to $225,000 to support new STEM and technical hires. Representatives from these programs will be available throughout the reception to answer questions and engage with manufacturers one-on-one. Beyond the program, guest will enjoy dedicated time for networking, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and explore opportunities over drinks and heavy appetizers.
As a capstone event for Manufacturing Month, the Happy Hour offers manufacturers a chance to celebrate the region’s progress while walking away with new contacts and practical resources they can leverage immediately.
SPE Cleveland - Facility Tour & Dinner
SPE Cleveland Presents
Facility Tour, Dinner and a Presentation on
“Cleveland State’s Gateway to Manufacturing Collaboration”
The Society of Plastics Engineers Cleveland Section cordially invites Northeastern Ohio manufacturing’s HR, Technical & Operations management and Senior Management to hear Matt Duplin, CSU Program Manager, speak about the vision of Cleveland State University-TransDigm Advanced Manufacturing Center. This event will include a facility tour of more than 10,000 square feet of production ready space for undergraduate students hands-on learning, industry-sponsored collaboration projects and process training certification. At a time when new manufacturing talent is needed the most, come see the value in supporting the university’s talent pipeline for local companies. CSU understands the shifting dynamics in U.S. manufacturing and higher education, and are equipping the Cleveland’s professionals of tomorrow.
Manufacturing Works: Nuts & Bolts Bash
FUN Food & Beverages
Open Bar
Sliders & Flat Breads
Macaroni & Cheese Balls
FUN Activities
Raffle & Wine Pull
FUN People
Keystone Threaded Products
Swagelok
S&T Bank
CBIZ
Lorain County Community College
Re:Build CDi
Team NEO
& Many More!
AWT Blueprint Reading: Intermediate
Take your knowledge one step further.
Intermediate blueprint reading builds on your basic knowledge. This class provides a more in-depth examination of technical drawings, including specialized symbols, drawing views, and dimensions. The cost is $75, and the class is held on October 16 from 9 AM to 12 PM.
REA - Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing Day 2025 - Cleveland (featuring Michael Weidokal)
Join us for an exclusive Manufacturing Day event featuring world-renowned economist Michael Weidokal – an opportunity you won't want to miss. This power-packed half-day conference delivers the critical insights manufacturing leaders need, presented by one of the most sought-after economic forecasters in the world.
CPE Credits Available: This event qualifies for 3.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Who Should Attend: Manufacturing executives, operations managers, plant managers, IT directors, financial leaders, and anyone involved in manufacturing strategy and operations who wants access to world-class economic expertise.
Why This Event is Special: This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the world's leading economic forecasters in an intimate setting designed specifically for manufacturing professionals. Michael's proven track record of accurate predictions makes this session invaluable for strategic planning.
Industry Tour: Rockwell Automation
Join us for our September Industry Tour at Rockwell Automation.
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
Registration:
Manufacturing Works: Manufacturing Happy Hour
Power Up Your Network
Manufacturing Happy Hour!
Monthly Networking
Join Manufacturing Works at one (or more) of our monthly happy hours!
We’ll grab a table and order some food. You provide the conversation!
Manufacturing industry leaders and supporters, this is your opportunity to forge valuable connections, exchange insights, and explore new business opportunities in a focused yet fun environment.
Enjoy refreshments, dynamic conversations, and the chance to connect with peers who understand your business. Whether you're seeking partnerships, new clients, or industry insights, this is the place.
Industry Tour: Tri-C Manufacturing Technology COE
Join us at our next Industry Tour at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence.
Manufacturing Works: Manufacturing Happy Hour
Power Up Your Network
Manufacturing Happy Hour
Monthly Networking
Join Manufacturing Works at one (or more) of our monthly happy hours!
We’ll grab a table and order some food. You provide the conversation!
Manufacturing industry leaders and supporters, this is your opportunity to forge valuable connections, exchange insights, and explore new business opportunities in a focused yet fun environment.
Enjoy refreshments, dynamic conversations, and the chance to connect with peers who understand your business. Whether you're seeking partnerships, new clients, or industry insights, this is the place to be.
Leadership in Manufacturing Executive Forum
The future competitiveness of American manufacturing hinges on how quickly we adopt Smart Manufacturing technologies—robotics, machine learning, AI, and 3D printing—and develop the talent and human interface needed to drive them.
We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author, pioneering researcher, four-time entrepreneur, and noted professor Hod Lipson as our keynote speaker on the morning of May 13, 2025.
Hod will explore the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing and self-aware machines in a way that’s both practical and accessible. His talk is sure to spark fresh thinking across sectors—from traditional manufacturing to healthcare, construction, advanced materials, energy, transportation, agriculture, and food and beverage.
AGENDA:
8:00 a.m. Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
8:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation
10:30 a.m. Adjourn
Good Friday STEM DAY
*Note: The Cleveland Engineering Society is not coordinating this upcoming event. It is being organized and hosted by our manufacturing community friends AWT.
Open to ages 9–14, this hands-on event combines imagination and robotics as students create their own SkitterBots. These insect-inspired DIY robots will run along surfaces powered by the circuits your students create. Participants will work with soldering, circuitry, and crafty construction to build a robotic creepy crawly just in time for spring.