(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up takes place at Gillette Stadium for fifth year

October 27, 2025 by Sam Francis

The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) hosted the fifth annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up at Gillette Stadium on October 21, bringing together manufacturers, students and policymakers to celebrate innovation and strengthen the state's industrial ecosystem.

The full-day event featured exhibitions, live demonstrations, and engagement opportunities for more than 300 students from Innovation Career Pathway high schools, community colleges and universities across Massachusetts.

This year's Mash-Up provided a platform for manufacturers to explore new trends and technologies, share best practices for resiliency, and connect with emerging talent to help build the next-generation workforce.

CAM also announced 29 new Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) awards, alongside a revitalized MMAP initiative that includes increased funding and updated matching requirements to expand industry participation.

Prominent speakers and guests scheduled to attend included:

• Governor Maura Healey
• Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley
• Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler
• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez
• Massachusetts Technology Collaborative CEO Carolyn Kirk
• Center for Advanced Manufacturing Director Lily Fitzgerald
• State Senator Paul Feeney
• State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy

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