Industry Implement Quick Win Solutions: From Small Steps to Big Changes Big change often has small beginnings. For enFocus, we understand that every step in the right direction has a considerable impact on the future of an organization. As organizations prepare
Blogs Implement Creative Problem Solving: Engineering Solutions for Operational Efficiency Our Fellows have many diverse skills, but one of the most important is their ability to creatively problem solve. During innovation projects Fellows may encounter something unexpected, but swiftly pivot
Blogs Design Grant Developments: Navigating Organizational Opportunity and Regional Growth Healthcare, education, local government, nonprofits, technology, and manufacturing industries all have the potential to obtain grant funds and spur innovation in the region. Our team’s expertise guides grant research
Blogs Design a Standard Operating Procedure: Maximize Efficiency with enFocus At enFocus, we specialize diving deep into organizational challenges and finding solutions to overcome obstacles. Recently, we have had an opportunity to dig-deep and design solutions for the regional manufacturer
Videos Diogo Poubel Batista Helps Automate Inventory Tracking Born in Jesus do Norte, Brazil, Diogo earned a B.S. in Business Administration in Brazil and an M.S. in Business Analytics from DePaul University. Diogo’s experience in
Videos Kartik Assists with Analyzing Performance to Increase Throughput Kartik received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indus University in India, and he received a Master’s degree in Astronautics and Aeronautics Engineering from Purdue University. At enFocus,
Videos Sheng Ang helps optimize a Manufacturing Execution System Sheng received a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science with a minor in Data Analytics from Western Michigan University. He is implementing his science and analytical skills to perform codebase
Videos Jody Suryatna Designs a Product Improvement Roadmap Jody has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Although he had never imagined working in the music industry, his work with Conn Selmer gave him the opportunity to
Blogs Matthew's Passion for Continous Improvement Drives Future Industry Innovation Born and raised in the South Bend - Elkhart Region, I’ve witnessed the economic unpredictability of Northern Indiana industries, especially those related to manufacturing. This constant swinging, and its
Sponsor Robert Weed Corporation Improves Supply Chain Operations through enFocus Data Analysis Sponsor Spotlight: Robert Weed Corporation, John Herzig, Sr. Director Supply Chain and Products at Robert Weed Corporation Interview by Alex Topalovic, enFocus Management Analyst Alex Topalovic, enFocus Management Analyst (left)
Blogs Lock Joint Tube Improves Operations with enFocus Support Sponsor Spotlight: Lock Joint Tube, Facilities Engineering Manager, Oliver Chmell Interview by Prabodh Sonalkar, enFocus Innovation Fellow and project leader Oliver Chmell, Facilities Engineering Manager (left) and Prabodh Sonalkar, enFocus
Community Downtown South Bend Partners with enFocus to Renew Its Impact Sponsor Spotlight: Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) Interview by Patrick McGuire, enFocus Innovation Fellow and project leader Rob Decleene, DTSB Board President, (left) and Patrick McGuire, enFocus Innovation Fellow (right)
Fellowship Kartik Leans into enFocus Values of Learning and Ownership I was born and raised in Ahmedabad, India—an amazingly colorful and vibrant city. There, I was blessed to have the opportunity to create many memories by playing soccer for
Industry Akash Applies Engineering Skills Toward Sustainable Development It might be an understatement to say that I was destined to be an engineer. Even as a child, I possessed the curiosity to question the workings of everything around
Videos Jody Suryatna Optimizes Manufacturing Processes The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Jody Suryatna, iNDustry Labs at Notre Dame, and General Stamping and Metalworks Jody Suryatna recently graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Videos Stephen Kabele Applies Technical Knowledge to Serve Local Business The 2021 enFocus Impact Series: Stephen Kabele, iNDustry Labs at Notre Dame, and Smoker Craft, Inc. Stephen Kabele is a recent graduate with a degree in Industrial Design from the
Blogs enFocus Team Supports Provost Office in Strategic Planning Initiative Sponsor Spotlight: University of Notre Dame, Office of the Provost Interview by Connor Keaveney, enFocus Innovation Fellow and project leader Jim Morrison, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives at the University
Entrepreneurship Polar Clean Turns to enFocus for Knowledge and Leadership in Submitting a Successful Grant Application Sponsor Spotlight: Polar Clean LLC Interview by Maxx Hamm, enFocus Innovation Fellow and project leader Joseph P. Sergio, PhD, Founder and COO of Polar Clean discusses the partnership with enFocus
Blogs Regional Partnership Leverages enFocus Talent to Support Development of Dynamic Resource for Local Industry Sponsor Spotlight: South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership Interview by Stephen Kabele, enFocus Second Year Innovation Fellow and project leader Leighton and Stephen at the virtual launch of the South
Blogs iNDustry Labs Leverages enFocus Technical Talent to Create a Competitive Advantage for Regional Manufacturers Sponsor Spotlight: iNDustry Labs at Notre Dame Interview by Berit Reisenauer Guidotti, enFocus Industry Innovation Fellow Berit discusses the General Stamping and Metalworks (GSM) roadmap with John DeSalle as part
Blogs Berit Reisenauer Guidotti Believes Stronger Businesses Build Better Communities Meet Our Fellows Blog Series: Berit Reisenauer Guidotti Berit brainstorms digital integration opportunities with Director of Industry Innovation Michael Shoemaker. Photo by Matt Cashore.I learned about enFocus during the
Videos Stephen Kabele, enFocus Innovation Fellow, making an impact in our region 2020 Impact Celebration Video Series: #1 Stephen Kabele, recent graduate from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Industrial Design, shares the impact he made working collaboratively with
News Two groups, enFocus and iNDustry Labs at Notre Dame, partner to help local manufacturers By Ed Semmler South Bend Tribune July 5, 2020 Guests look at RVs during the Valley RV and Camping Show at the Century Center in South Bend in January. An
News enFocus Creates Innovation Team to Support iNDustry Labs By: RVBusiness|Published on: Jun 22, 2020 enFocus, a key resource for talent attraction in the South Bend-Elkhart Region, today (June 22) announced the creation of a new, dedicated industry
Entrepreneurship enFocus Fellows Pursue Startup Aspirations enFocus Jul 25, 2019 · 6 min read At the 2019 McCloskey New Venture Competition, a business start-up competition that’s been organized by the University of Notre Dame since 2001,
