Every October, we anticipate the return of Arizona Manufacturing Month, a time when the state's manufacturing sector takes center stage. This month-long celebration provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers across the state to open their doors and invite students, educators, and policymakers to explore the world of manufacturing. From the latest industry trends to exciting career paths, Manufacturing Month promises a wealth of insights and inspiration. The month kicks off with a celebration of manufacturing leaders at annual Awards Luncheon.
October 09, 2024
2024 Manufacturer of the Year Awards Luncheon
In celebration of Manufacturing Month, the Arizona Manufacturing Council will honor manufacturers from across the state at the 2024 AMC Awards Luncheon. Following a summit discussing issues facing the manufacturing sector, five awards recognizing dynamic leaders from Arizona’s manufacturing community will be presented.
- Small Manufacturer of the Year: Arizona Craft Beverage, Inc. (Elgin, AZ)
- Medium Manufacturer of the Year: Edwards Vacuum (Chandler, AZ)
- Large Manufacturer of the Year: Lucid Motors (Casa Grande, AZ)
- Excellence in Innovation: AvaDent (Scottsdale, AZ)
- Excellence in Sustainability: CalPortland (Phoenix, AZ)
- Champion of the Year: Leah Palmer with MCCCD, in remembrance of Darcy Renfro
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Manufacturing Student Tours
Across the state, manufacturing companies open their doors and invite students to learn about the latest developments and careers paths in the manufacturing sector. Thank you to the manufacturers who are participating in student tours.
October 18 – Northwest Phoenix Student Tours
On October 18, students will tour Latham Industries and E3 Displays. Arizona State University is helping coordinate the tours and
Latham Industries is a women-owned and operated electronics contract manufacturer that provides the highest quality PCB assembly for aerospace, medical, industrial, communications and security businesses. Some of our capabilities include: SMT and Thru-hole assembly, Design & Engineering services, Prototyping, Rework & Repair services, and full Box Build.
E3 Displays is a global design and manufacturing company that helps the world’s most innovative companies define the future of their business display needs. E3 provides customers with the best custom display solutions that remove headaches down the line in the development and fabrication of product that enhance the end user’s experience. In the end, displays are a centerpiece in any hardware that provide a very important visual message in your product. We want to ensure that the visual entity exceeds customers’ optical and performance requirements.
October 23 – East Phoenix Student Tours NXP, Semiconductors, VB Cosmetics and A3D Manufacturing
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) brings together bright minds to create breakthrough technologies that make the connected world better, safer and more secure. As a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets while delivering solutions that advance a more sustainable future. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.28 billion in 2023.
VB Cosmetics manufactures and sells clean, nature- and science-based, functional and proprietary cosmetics and personal care products. Its transformational product called Dazzle Dry, a quick-dry nail polish system, is living up to these attributes, earning awards and accolades and revolutionizing the nail industry, creating a class of its own in this crowded market. Dazzle Dry uses a new set of materials different from other brands. Its well-equipped analytical laboratory allows us to test every drum of raw materials before they are released for use in production.
A3D Manufacturing was started in 2019 with one goal in mind: creating high-quality parts with production volume and pricing through 3D printing. Since then, A3D has expanded to offering various additive manufacturing methods (including HP Jet Fusion and Markforged Metal X technology), post processing services, CNC machining, injection molding, cast urethane, and more. A3D has a wide reach – providing high-quality 3D printing and engineering services across the country. Student tour date to be determined.
AvaDent designs and manufactures dental prosthetics, including dentures, overdentures and hybrid/implant supported dentures, through its proprietary digitally automated process. Applying technology to how dentures are made was a completely new approach when AvaDent created the very first “Digital Denture.” The company designed software that transformed the manual, error-prone process of setting denture teeth into a precise, repeatable, comfortable, and healthy one. Adjustment appointments are often no longer necessary, and aesthetics are greatly improved leading to significantly higher patient and practitioner satisfaction. The company’s patented puck manufacturing process creates well-fitting and virtually porous-free dentures, reducing sores and bacterial buildup and staining, thus enhancing oral hygiene. This innovation underscores AvaDent's commitment to advancing patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology.
More student tours are being added.
For more information about student tours contact Sarah Wallis at (602) 845-1256 or [email protected]