Manufacturing Advancement Center

Formed in 1962, Supercon Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of standard and customized superconducting wires and cables in the United States. Based in Shrewsbury, Mass., the firm offers products, such as niobium-titanium (NbTi), niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) superconducting wires as well as copper-nickel alloys used in the manufacture of superconducting switches. The company also develops very small filament (VSF) and high field (HF) niobium-titanium (NbTi) superconductors. It delivers low-temperature superconductors for accelerator and commercial magnet applications. Supercon Inc. also partners with its customers to help them meet their superconductor requirements.

Northeast Gas Association ( NGA ) is a regional trade association that focuses on education and training, technology research and development, operations, planning, and increasing public awareness of natural gas in the Northeast U.S. NGA represents natural gas distribution companies, transmission companies, liquefied natural gas importers, and associate member companies. These companies provide natural gas to over 9.5 million customers in eight states ( Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont ). NGA was established on January 1, 2003. Its predecessor organizations were The New England Gas Association ( founded in 1926 ) and the New York Gas Group ( founded in 1973 ).

The International District Energy Association (IDEA) is based in Westborough, Massachusetts, and is dedicated to promoting and advancing district energy and microgrid initiatives. Through various resources, advocacy efforts, and forums, IDEA brings together industry stakeholders to foster innovation and sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, the Microgrid Resources Coalition, a component of IDEA, focuses specifically on enhancing awareness and understanding of microgrid technology and its benefits. By providing educational events, webinars, and a platform for discussion, the coalition supports members in navigating the evolving landscape of energy infrastructure. Generated from the website