Driving Innovation Through Collaboration

The Manufacturing Collaborative is a non-profit committed to empowering U.S. manufacturers through industry solutions that apply the latest technology and expertise to accelerate ideas from inception through validation and production.

We bring together renowned industry experts and leading-edge technologies. Our fabrication and talent development center at the Vermont State University in Randolph serves as a hub for collaborating on real-world manufacturing challenges. 

Our History

Rooted in Resilience

The Manufacturing Collaborative began in 2020 with original funding through an award from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Assessment and Sustainment (IBAS) program. The IBAS program’s mission is to “forge and sustain a robust, secure, and resilient industrial base . . .”

The Manufacturing Collaborative is a continuing extension of that mission. Through our holistic approach, we support resilience across the manufacturing supply chain.

Helping sustain future resilience by inspiring the next generation to choose advanced manufacturing as a career pathway.

Our Team

Committed Collaborators

We are a group of technology-loving problem solvers passionate about building collaboration. We thrive on solving the hardest challenges in manufacturing. Our goal is to empower manufacturers and inspire future talent. If you’re committed to that same goal...Welcome to The Collaborative.

Barry Hulce

Executive Director

Chris Coulter

Business Development

Tobin McGregor

Strategy

Dave Newton

Operations

Ian Barker

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Production

Gabe Hill

Advanced Manufacturing - Technician

Jon Ferguson

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Additive

Ethan Rubin

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Additive

Ross Lieblappen

Associate Professor in the Vermont State University Science Department

Sophia Rivera

Industry Project Program Technician

Eric Hannett

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Subtractive

Ryan Antonovich

Industry Project Program Technician

Paul Dana

Industry Project Program Technician

Paul Dana

Industry Project Program Technician

Paul Dana

Industry Project Program Technician

Industry Project Program Technicians

Sophia Rivera

Ryan Antonivich

Paul Dana

Gavin Brothers

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