Global collaboration is important, but local manufacturing has its place as well. Washington Mills R&D manager Matthew (Matt) Creedon explains what it is like being a local manufacturer in an increasingly global economy, how R&D takes place at Washington Mills, and why he believes the importance of a ceramic engineer is being more appreciated.

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About the guest
Matt Creedon is R&D manager at Washington Mills in central Massachusetts. As R&D manager, Creedon explores new materials that are fabricated via fusion. Creedon is currently chair of ACerS Manufacturing Division and was chair of the Western New York Section in 2019.

About ACerS
Founded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students working with ceramics and related materials.