mHUB Innovation

mHUB Names Entrepreneurial Community Veteran Melissa Lederer as Chief Experience Officer

With nearly 10 years supporting and growing Chicago’s innovation ecosystem by helping to launch 1871, MATTER, and mHUB, Lederer joins mHUB’s leadership team to help further opportunities for product innovation to thrive.

Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019

Among its worldwide satellite locations, industrial safety technology leader – Guardhat Inc. – chose mHUB as its second Midwest location. This Detroit-based company is focused on creating safer work environments for those on the frontlines of manufacturing floors and plants.

Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019

In this edition of the Product Spotlight, we're showcasing 15 mHUB products that can help your family be happy, healthy and safe for the holidays.

Posted: Tuesday, December 4, 2018

This quarterly column tracks trends and outlook for manufacturing in the Midwest, and across the U.S.

Posted: Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Most Important Product Innovation Considerations

Entering the world of product design can be a daunting process. We strive to arm product entrepreneurs with the right tools and resources they need to prototype and market their manufactured products. We have compiled a list of the top 5 most important product innovation considerations to think about before beginning the journey.

Posted: Tuesday, December 4, 2018

This quarterly column will track movement and momentum across the industry, shining a light on Midwest advancements to pave the way into the fourth revolution.

Posted: Monday, December 3, 2018

Illinois Manufacturing Industry Celebrates the Fourth Revolution Awards

mHUB and DMDII celebrated the 2nd Annual Fourth Revolution Awards to recognize Midwest manufacturing for its leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution. The industry awards ceremony took place on October 10, 2018 at the Museum of Science and Industry and brought together more than 350 leaders in the manufacturing, corporate and civic sectors.

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2018

mHUB and DMDII Name Three Fourth Revolution Award Recipients: Manufacturer of the Year, Marmon; Corporate Champion, Microsoft; and Fourth Revolution Champion, Brad Keywell

mHUB, and Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII), have named Marmon Holdings, Inc. as Manufacturer of the Year; Microsoft as Corporate Champion; and Brad Keywell as Fourth Revolution Champion of the second annual Fourth Revolution Awards. The industry awards ceremony will take place on October 10, 2018, at the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago to recognize the leadership, innovation and achievements of the Midwest’s manufacturing community.

Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

mHUB Celebrates Manufacturing Technology During IMTS

This week marked the beginning of The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place. All around the city, manufacturers, makers, engineers, suppliers, and technologists came together to discuss manufacturing innovation. But, the action isn’t restricted to just the tradeshow floor. At mHUB, we are celebrating with a week of events focusing on innovation and technology in manufacturing.

Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018

Aspiring entrepreneurs are attracted to mHUB by our professional woodshop, laser cutters, welding workshop, CNC machine, electronics equipment, and production-quality 3D printers, but they stay for our most valuable asset- our community. Don’t believe us? Listen to what our members have to say.

Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018

mHUB and DMDII Announce 2018 Fourth Revolution Awards Finalists

Illinois manufacturing innovation centers recognize companies, products and initiatives in inaugural award ceremony to celebrate Chicago as a global manufacturing leader

Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Meet New mHUB Vice Chairman: Michael Seedman

mHUB Chicago today announced Michael Seedman as vice chairman of its board of directors, joining chairman Hugh Sullivan as co-leader of its board.

Posted: Wednesday, September 5, 2018

mHUB 2017 Annual Report Shows Growth in First Year

It has been an incredible start for mHUB, and there are no plans of stopping that momentum. The inaugural annual report showcases growth of the organization and its membership, testimonials from partners and members, key programs and milestones, and a snapshot of impact generated for the regional economy.

Posted: Tuesday, August 14, 2018

mHUB AND DMDII ANNOUNCE 2018 FOURTH REVOLUTION AWARDS JUDGES

We are proud to welcome the 2018 Fourth Revolution Awards judges who will join us in honoring the best and brightest of the Midwest's manufacturing technology community. This prestigious list of leaders is representative of the exemplary innovators, community builders, and corporate champions of our manufacturing ecosystem.

Posted: Monday, July 30, 2018

mHUB Venture Board Hosts First mHUB Venture Challenge

Two weeks ago five mHUB member companies pitched in front of their peers and the public for $35,000 in prizes. They were finalists in the mHUB Venture Board’s Venture Challenge, an mHUB-exclusive pitch competition for pre-seed, early-stage companies.

Posted: Friday, July 6, 2018

mHUB AND UI LABS ANNOUNCE 2ND ANNUAL FOURTH REVOLUTION AWARDS AND OPEN AWARD NOMINATION PROCESS

Award ceremony for region’s manufacturing industry recognizes the leaders, visionaries and corporate champions helping to drive the industry into the next industrial revolution

Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Department of Energy Announces Prize Competition Winners to Bolster Onshore Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced four winners for the American Inventions Made Onshore (AIM Onshore) Prize Competition released by DOE earlier this year. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Daniel Simmons, made the announcement today at the 2018 MForesight National Summit in Washington, D.C.

Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2018

mHUB Creates New Community Partnerships to Encourage Collaboration within Chicago's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

New partners include Bunker Labs, Catapult Chicago, Chicago Ideas, Illinois Technology Association (ITA), Product Development and Management Association (PDMA), Women's Business Development Center, Women in Manufacturing (Chicago Chapter), and Women Tech Founders

Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018

Building a Manufacturing Innovation Community Through the Eyes of Poet by mHUB Senior Marketing Manager, Sally Haertl

In October of 2015, I began a fellowship with World Business Chicago having no background in economic development or much of an idea what might be in store for me as I embarked on my journey to “market initiatives under Mayor Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs.”

Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2018

On Tuesday, May 8, mHUB and ChicagoNEXT hosted an On The Table conversation as part of the annual forum for people to meet, share ideas, and explore ways to improve the region.

Posted: Monday, May 14, 2018

House Manufacturing Caucus: How Manufacturing Incubators are Powering Growth Across America

mHUB CEO and Co-founder, Haven Allen, had the distinguished honor of representing mHUB in the House Manufacturing Caucus panel discussion on How Manufacturing Incubators are Powering Growth Across America on Friday, April 27th.

Posted: Friday, May 4, 2018

As part of the mHUB series "Five Questions with," Steve Kase, CEO of ASK Power, Chairman of TMA, mHUB board member, and moderator of the FIRE panel on April 25, discussed his journey to becoming a major player in the Chicago manufacturing community and the importance of partnerships between traditional manufacturing and startups.

Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Visits mHUB

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Tours mHUB and Meets with Startup Companies after a Speech at the Chicago Economic Club

Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2018

This Chicago-Made Chair Wants You to Actually Use Your Standing Desk

To get more people using their standings desks, Chicago startup Ergo Impact has made a standing desk chair that adjusts to fit the height of your desk, allowing you to sit, perch or lean while working.

Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Meet XPRIZE Finalist Team & mHUB Member Company Skydra

Drawn together by their endless curiosity to challenge and advance society’s understanding of the impossible, Jacques Laramie, Nathan Taylor, and Chris Wlezien rallied together and Skydra was born.

Posted: Monday, March 26, 2018

mHUB Names Entrepreneurial Community Veteran Melissa Lederer as Chief Experience Officer

Member Spotlight - Guardhat

Top Products for the Holidays 2018

Manufacturing Outlook: Q4 2018

Most Important Product Innovation Considerations

The Convergence

Illinois Manufacturing Industry Celebrates the Fourth Revolution Awards

mHUB and DMDII Name Three Fourth Revolution Award Recipients: Manufacturer of the Year, Marmon; Corporate Champion, Microsoft; and Fourth Revolution Champion, Brad Keywell

mHUB Celebrates Manufacturing Technology During IMTS

myHUB: Inside the mHUB Community

mHUB and DMDII Announce 2018 Fourth Revolution Awards Finalists

Meet New mHUB Vice Chairman: Michael Seedman

mHUB 2017 Annual Report Shows Growth in First Year

mHUB AND DMDII ANNOUNCE 2018 FOURTH REVOLUTION AWARDS JUDGES

mHUB Venture Board Hosts First mHUB Venture Challenge

mHUB AND UI LABS ANNOUNCE 2ND ANNUAL FOURTH REVOLUTION AWARDS AND OPEN AWARD NOMINATION PROCESS

Department of Energy Announces Prize Competition Winners to Bolster Onshore Manufacturing

mHUB Creates New Community Partnerships to Encourage Collaboration within Chicago's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Building a Manufacturing Innovation Community Through the Eyes of Poet by mHUB Senior Marketing Manager, Sally Haertl

mHUB and ChicagoNEXT Host On The Table

House Manufacturing Caucus: How Manufacturing Incubators are Powering Growth Across America

Five Questions with Steve Kase

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Visits mHUB

This Chicago-Made Chair Wants You to Actually Use Your Standing Desk

Meet XPRIZE Finalist Team & mHUB Member Company Skydra