5th Burlington Hardware Meetup @ Rigorous Technologies
Join us at Rigorous Technology for our First meetup of the year! Our focus for this event is on the electrification of vehicles.
We'll have food and drink and there will be a chance for an open mic. All demos are welcome.
About Rigorous Technology:
Manufacturing is the backbone of our national economy. At Rigorous Technology, we understand the pressures manufacturers face: hitting production targets, overcoming labor challenges, and keeping operations running efficiently.
Rigorous helps manufacturers meet these demands with advanced technologies designed for real-world performance.
Founded in 2020 in Vermont by Colin Riggs and Diane Abruzzini, Rigorous was built on the belief that automation can be effectively leveraged by more than just the biggest players.
Thanks to our sponsor VCET!
Accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship since 2005, the non-profit Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, Inc. (VCET) provides expert business mentoring, technology professional networking, coworking and accelerator spaces in Burlington, innovation programs, and venture capital investment. VCET manages $15 million in evergreen venture capital funds to support Vermont’s startup and scaling technology firms. Learn more at www.VCET.co.
Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor, Zero Gravity!
We're proud to be the first Hardware Meetup group sponsored by a brewery, and even more proud for it to be Zero Gravity! Their production facility on pine street features a phenomenal selection of beers, non alcoholic drinks, cocktails, and excellent food.
Speakers:
Tyler Arnold, Engineering Manager at Edlund Company. Edlund has been manufacturing commercial kitchen equipment right here in Burlington VT for 100 years. Now with a focus on the future, Edlund is striving to modernize their processes by adding automation and advanced manufacturing equipment, allowing them to continue to offer quality, locally made products for the food service industry.
Michael Bowen, Jr Software Engineer at Rigorous Technology. Rigorous Technology is a Vermont-based robotics company dedicated to making automation accessible for manufacturers of all sizes. Founded in 2020, Rigorous combines advanced robotics with a focus on reliability and ease of use to help manufacturers overcome labor challenges and improve operational efficiency.
Agenda
5:00-5:30 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
5:30-5:45 - Welcome and introduction
5:45-6:45 - Guest talks and audience Q+A
6:45-7:15p - Community open mic
Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they are working on.
7:15-8:00p - Mix + mingle
If you want to help support the next meetup, please reach out to sam@informal.cc for sponsorship inquiries.
See you soon!