GMMDC News

After more than two years of construction and pandemic-related delays, the new $17 million Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)-Memphis Bartlett campus will begin open enrollment on Jan. 4. “It feels really good to see the facility finally finished,”...

A global medical device manufacturer plans to invest $9.1 million and create 40 new jobs in Shelby County over the next five years.  Durham, North Carolina-based Bioventus plans to expand its existing operations in Cordova, according to an announcement issued by...

In early August, SOMAVAC Medical Solutions received a patent for its continuous negative-pressure “smart” pump. It’s as flat as an iPhone and is worn, attached by a belt, under the clothes. Fluid from the wound is collected in a small plastic bag, marked with lines...

To the long list of medical devices created in Memphis, add the battery-powered pump that discreetly drains surgical wounds without the age-old accoutrement, the rubber bulb. In early August, SOMAVAC Medical Solutions received a patent for its continuous...

The GMMDC reached out to Moore Tech for an update on their Machining program.  Jessica Croslow, Director of Grants & Compliance at Moore Tech reported the following: Moore Tech is an employer focused training program designed to aid employers with the...

The GMMDC requested an update on Bartlett High School’s (BHS) new machine lab and TCAT Bartlett’s status.  Clark Knight, BHS, was pleased to report the students are enjoying the new Machine lab. He stated “We have 32 students enrolled in TCAT Memphis, have...