NEWS & EVENTS

Thank you, WNY Manufacturers, for a memorable & impactful 2025! ☑️ You joined us for robotics classes, webinars on future-tech in...

The Buffalo News and reporter Matthew Glynn recently featured members of the Shift 2.0 Peer Group in this news article. The story features Peer Group members Michelle Potter of Parker's Great British Institution; Scott Chamberlain of ARX Sciences; and Ron Kostorowski...

Thank you to Pursuit Lending for co-hosting the November 18, 2025, webinar with us! Their team addressed 'How to Get Your Manufacturing Business Ready for Funding'. They shared the different types of loans available and how to best position your company to apply for a...

Launch NY hosted a lunchtime webinar on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Moderated by Launch NY CEO, Marnie Lavigne, the webinar touched upon the technology featured at recent national conferences and what small to medium sized manufacturers ought to consider before...

  A little different from color war and sing-alongs, Shift's week-long Summer Robotics Camp was phenomenal. Ten middle and high school students from around WNY came to Buffalo Manufacturing Works to boost their skill and even earned a certification in robotics....

Shift 2.0 hosted its last informational event in the Southern Tier on the evening of July 22 at Southern Tier Brewing Company's taproom in Lakewood, NY. The event was well-attended, and the team met new manufacturers who are joining Shift 2.0. New manufacturers...

In August, Shift 2.0 hosted a happy hour in Buffalo at Buffalo Golf & Social.  Manufacturers from around the region joined us for this evening of networking. Attendees tried their hand at golf and hunting simulators. Our Automation Team and Shift 2.0 staff were...

In April, the Shift 2.0 team participated in the Be Your Own Hero Career Experience at Buffalo Riverworks, followed by the 10th Annual Technical Career Day hosted by Alden High School and Bulldog Manufacturing in May. These events offered a valuable platform for Shift...

Shift 2.0 has hosted Tech Breaks on timely topics relevant for small to medium sized manufacturers in the past, and we're pleased to say that our recent Tech Break on June 18, 2025, attracted many WNY manufacturers. They were interested in learning about what's hot in...

   On June 4, 2025, manufacturers gathered at Buffalo Manufacturing Works to learn about EWI's ground-breaking developments in tele-manufacturing--or manufacturing from a distance. With countless possible applications, this technology marks significant advancements in...