Attending a lab tour of the CIRAS Digital Manufacturing Lab Powered by Alliant Energy proved invaluable for Mid-States Steel Corporation when they faced a critical equipment issue. “It was a great use of our time,” said Duane Vander Weff, purchasing manager. “The tour exposed us to technologies we wouldn’t usually encounter, which proved crucial when … Continue reading Mid-States Steel Overcomes Critical Equipment Failure with CIRAS Support
Month: January 2025
ILC Annual Conference Delivers Continued Success
The Iowa Lean Consortium (ILC) Annual Conference remains Iowa’s premier event for continuous improvement professionals. Three hundred forty attendees from 96 organizations participated in this year’s event on October 24 in Altoona. Organizers attribute the event’s continued success to three key factors: engaging keynote speakers, breakout sessions led by national experts and local members, and … Continue reading ILC Annual Conference Delivers Continued Success
ExporTech: Building a Strategic Path for Export Success
For Iowa companies ready to expand internationally, having a strategic export plan is essential for effectively reaching new markets. CIRAS offers ExporTech, a structured 12- week program equipping companies with insights and resources to grow exports in a targeted, intentional way. ExporTech provides companies with a blueprint to enter or expand their presence in international … Continue reading ExporTech: Building a Strategic Path for Export Success
Iowa State University Students Drive $3.1 Million in Improvements for Nestlé Purina
Nestlé Purina, a manufacturer of dog and cat food and treats located in Clinton, was ready to address some long-standing factory improvement needs. They chose a path that has proven beneficial for many CIRAS clients: a capstone project involving Iowa State University College of Engineering students. “Having new perspectives to review our processes was beneficial, … Continue reading Iowa State University Students Drive $3.1 Million in Improvements for Nestlé Purina