The Future of Cosmetics
ColorForge is the beauty industry’s technology partner for reimagining cosmetics. Their team is dedicated to developing an eco-friendly additive manufacturing process, inclusive of consumers and durable for an agile supply chain. Using a custom-built 3D printer, the team at ColorForge uses binder jetting to produce powder-based products such as blush, eye shadows, bronzers, etc., to produce custom cosmetics at an industry scale.
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Making Eco-friendly Resources Accessible
Hawk-Attollo, founded in 2016, is a solar development startup that aims to be a one-stop solar source for schools, churches, banks, and other organizations that want to explore their options for being more environmentally responsible. Hawk-Attollo offers engineering, procurement, contracting, management, maintenance, ownership, and financing to its community partners. It creates jobs for local contractors and allows their customers to save money while being eco-friendly.
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Igniting Illinois Manufacturing Excellence
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is a team of improvement specialists providing Illinois manufacturers with the tools and techniques to be successful. IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in their organization, including leadership, growth strategy, data decisions, and overall improvements in everyday operations. As an NIST MEP-approved Center, IMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Illinois. The MEP National Network is a unique, public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing.
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