This past school year, Mission sponsored Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) Senior Project Team 14 in their creation of a robotic pick-and-place giveaway machine. Our employees, Collin Merryman and Caleb Kender, dedicated their time to mentor and assist the students with their robotic project.
Mission Design & Automation is thrilled to welcome Gerald Halford as a new Vice President. With more than 20 years of extensive experience in the automation industry, Halford is a valuable addition to our executive team. His expertise will be pivotal in enhancing our operations and helping drive the next phase of growth for Mission Design & Automation.
The Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast, hosted by Chris Luecke, recently stopped in Grand Rapids for its 193rd episode, recorded live at Founders Brewing. Mission Design & Automation’s Vice President, Ryan Lillibridge, joined Ann Wyatt of Ann Wyatt Recruiting, and Willemijn Schneyder of SwipeGuide to discuss the issues plaguing many trade industries right now: the skills gap and a shrinking workforce. True to the podcast’s name, this discussion was had over locally brewed drinks at Founders.