What is Sustainable Manufacturing?
Sustainable manufacturing is defined as the creation of manufactured products that use processes that are non-polluting, conserve energy and natural resources, and are economically sound and safe for employees, communities, and consumers.

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Short Courses and Training
FLATE offers 1-3 day short courses on technical topics appropriate for industry and working professionals. Please contact us for more information and scheduling a course to meet your needs.
Current offerings:
Lean Maintenance Technician Program
- This course is designed to give students a good understanding of Lean Manufacturing and how it relates to the maintenance department.
- The course is designed as a consultative instructional format. Students will participate in a Lean Maintenance project throughout the duration of the course giving them direct hands-on experience with selecting and managing a lean maintenance project.
- The course is taught in both a classroom and on-line environment limiting the students time away from their work responsibilities.
Basic Programmable Logic Controllers
This 2-day course is designed to give students a good understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's). This course places a heavy emphasis on understanding the logic and operation of the PLC. The course also typically covers installation and troubleshooting.
Typical Students:
- Technicians
- Electricians
- Maintenance Personnel
- Engineers
- Operators
- Managers and Supervisors