ACTION Innovation Network

On July 24th, New Bedford Research and Robotics (NBRR)Founder and CEO, Mark Parsons and his team hosted a group of ACTION members, corporates, and friends to hear an overview of NBRR’s mission, history, and vision for regional and global impact.We started the morning off with a sampling of delicious local Portuguese pastries. The incubator space was abuzz, with startups, staff, summer interns and students excited to demonstrate their robotics projects. The visit fell between two… Read More

ACTION is pleased to welcome PTC as a sponsor to offer access to their software, Onshape.  Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native product design platform that runs on any device or any browser, requiring zero IT. Hardware startups can use Onshape to accelerate their design processes and increase speed to market, giving them a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced economy.  The sponsorship will provide companies in the ACTION Innovation Network preferred application… Read More

Medical device manufacturers are increasingly aware of the need for more sustainable design and production, but many are unsure where to start. In an industry focused on risk management, manufacturers must find ways to cut emissions and waste without compromising safety or business performance. This discussion will explore the challenges of designing for reuse and remanufacturing, highlighting how others have overcome both real and perceived obstacles to minimize environmental impact while maintaining… Read More

The 2025 Medtech Sustainability Forum, co-hosted by ACTION Innovation Network and UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, will be presented as a 3-part Spring Discussion Series.  The first event will take place on April 17th from 9:15-11:30am in-person at EPAM Continuum, 21 Drydock, Boston, MA. Learn about the Commonwealth’s current and pending legislative policies on waste reduction, EPR, recycling, sustainability, and the circular economy, with a focus on plastics and packaging. How can we… Read More

Laboratories, whether in academic, R&D, industrial, or hospital settings, rely heavily on single-use plastics, which provide the benefits of sterility, safety, durability and quality for the healthcare industry. However, they often come with significant environmental consequences. Only a fraction of the plastic waste is recycled, much of which is uncontaminated and recyclable. Hear how Polycarbin, GreenLabs Recycling, Research Recycling, Republic Services New England, and MassRecycle address the medical plastics waste problem using sustainable and circular practices. The roundtable will… Read More

Sustainability in medical device design has become an increasingly important consideration for manufacturers, decision makers and end users. It is recognized that not only are sustainable medical devices better for the environment and attractive to consumers, but they can also offer business benefits in terms of cost savings, investor attractiveness, and improved brand and competitive advantage. Beyond the medtech sector’s core goal of improving health outcomes, we acknowledge that preserving a healthy… Read More

We are happy to welcome Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) as ACTION’s newest member! Located in Pittsfield, in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires in western Massachusetts, the BIC is located at the Stanley Business Park, formerly the site of General Electric. The Berkshire Innovation Center serves as a catalyst to spark innovation and sustainable growth of technology-focused companies. This is done through programs that promote learning and enrich people in technology-led career… Read More