As we move into 2019, we’d like to take a look back at our first year as MELD Manufacturing Corporation. Since our launch in April 2018, we’ve engaged with customers around the globe and seen the excitement that MELD™ has generated in industry, academic, and government organizations, all while working on innovative projects and picking up a few awards along the way. Take a look at some of our accomplishments from 2018 below and be on the lookout for more great news in 2019!
Successfully Launched MELD Manufacturing Corporation
In April, we moved the MELD™ technology into a new phase of commercialization when we were launched as MELD Manufacturing Corporation. Read more…
Received RAPID + TCT Innovation Award
Just weeks after MELD Manufacturing was launched, team members headed to RAPID + TCT 2018. Out of offerings by more than 300 exhibitors, the MELD™ technology received the Innovation Award, an honor recognizing the most groundbreaking new product or service. Read more…
Took Part in the Army’s xTechSearch
In August, MELD™ was selected to take part in Phase I of the Army’s Expeditionary Technology Search (xTechSearch) due to the technology’s ability to create lighter-weight, high-strength combat vehicles. Read more…
Awarded SERDP Funding for Battlefield Scrap Research
That same month, we were awarded funding in collaboration with the University of Alabama by the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) to support researching the use of MELD™ technology as a method for recycling battlefield scrap metal. Read more…
Became a Finalist in the R&D 100
As Summer came to a close, we were announced as a finalist in the prestigious R&D 100 Awards, an international competition recognizing the best innovations in science and technology over the past year. Read more…
Named Winner in Create the Future Design Contest
MELD™ was next named the winner of SAE/Tech Brief’s Create the Future Design Contest in the Robotics/Automation/Manufacturing category. The competition awards the year’s best in engineering and 2018 saw more than 800 entries from over 60 countries. Read more…
Joined the Build Virginia Advisory Board
In November, MELD Manufacturing CEO Nanci Hardwick was appointed to the advisory board for Build Virginia, an organization dedicated to connecting the state’s skilled trade workers with employers. Read more…
Received Market Disruptor Award and an R&D 100 Spot
Later that month, we attended the R&D 100 Conference where we both earned a spot in 2018’s R&D 100 list and received a special recognition as the new product with the single most market disrupting capability. Read more…
Became a Member of NCMS
Closing out the year, we became members of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), giving our government partners the ability to leverage contract vehicles for the exploration and implementation of our technology. Read more…
