News

‘Creativity Forge’ helping Montana Tech students prepare for their future

March 21, 2006 /

MATR Sponsor (view all)


Dorsey & Whitney - An International business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients' needs in Missoula, Montana and beyond.

It may have been spring break for Montana Tech, but not for senior honor student Jon Ehresman.

Last week, he was on the job at the Creativity Forge, located at the Butte Industrial Park.

On a whiteboard, Ehresman drew a piece of equipment that he wants to build to accompany a $180,000 vertical milling machine, a behemoth new addition out there.

The Creativity Forge, a 6,000-square-foot computer- and machine-stuffed facility, allows students to put to use what they learn in books and from professors. And along the way, they build relationships with Montana businesses and other schools who are interested in the forge’s work.

“The Creativity Forge is a manufacturing facility,” said Rick Donovan, who heads the project. “Students get serious experience building products.” The forge is a product of a partnership among Montana Tech, Haas Automation and the Rocky Mountain Agile Virtual Enterprise Technical Development Center.

By Leslie McCartney of The Montana Standard

Full Story: http://www.mtstandard.com/articles/2006/03/21/newsbutte/hjjdjghijciehf.txt

MATR Supporters (view all)


Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!
Posted in:

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.