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The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services provides consulting solutions to help companies improve and grow. The UT CIS philosophy is to assess the company needs and provide only services that are value added. We utilize the most experienced consultants and most recent technologies. Resources with industry experience and University professors are available through the coordination of CIS Solutions Consultants as needed.
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Half the Sky: Family-owned Business Lands Government Contract with Aid from the APEX Accelerator
Half the Sky is a family-owned business which distributes mechanical, machine-driven parts for automobiles, marine craft, aircraft and aeronautical crafts. The company became a Tennessee APEX Accelerator (previously PTAC) client…
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As you are keenly aware, experiential education is an essential element in preparing students for transitioning to full-time employment. In addition to coop and internship experiences, student design projects can be used…
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UT CIS is excited to introduce a series of open Zooms that allow you to speak with our Energy Efficiency & Environmental Management Consultant, Lynn Reed as well as our OSHA Consultant, Bryan Lane (respectively). These…
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Congratulations to Kim Denton on her new role as Director of Economic Development for UT CIS! She began her new position on May 1. “I am excited about the future of UT CIS and how our economic and workforce development programs…
Read MoreUT CIS Welcomes New Solutions Consultant
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the UT CIS team. Lee Leonard is joins us as a Solutions Consultant for the South Central Tennessee region. Lee comes to UT CIS from the UT Space Institute where he's served as a…
Read MoreNo-Cost Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments Available Now
Are you a manufacturer in the bio-science, medical devices, or life sciences industries? If so, we want to hear from you! UT CIS is conducting a no-cost Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessment (AMTA) that includes a…
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