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California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)

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Utilizing staff expertise and collaborative partnerships, CMTC enhances operational performance and productivity, drives new product development, market expansion, and technology adoption for California’s manufacturers. CMTC serves the unique needs and challenges of small and medium-sized manufacturers through a broad array of services which improve the top and bottom line.

CMTC exclusively serves small and medium-sized manufacturers who represent 94% of the manufacturers in California and create 90% of the sector’s job growth. These are high paying jobs with each creating an additional 3 to 5 non-manufacturing jobs that also contribute to the California economy.

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Leader of California’s Manufacturing Network

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To facilitate access to services and expand outreach, CMTC formed and leads California’s Manufacturing Network. The Network provides a broad range of technical assistance services and resources in urban and rural regions throughout California. It is a collaboration of more than 23 manufacturing-focused partners who assist CMTC in delivering a statewide Manufacturing Extension Partnership program.

California’s Manufacturing Network serves more than 1,700 manufacturers annually, generating significant positive financial impacts for our clients and for the public good in California.  The Network measures its performance via third party administered client surveys which quantify satisfaction and impact.

Success Stories

CMTC's Partnership helps Instant Biologics Grow their Customer Base and Increase Sales

Reported Year
2025
During Instant Biologics’ annual review, the company’s co-founders recognized the need for assistance with strategic planning and marketing. Specifically, Instant Biologics sought help with brand positioning, creating a new website, and ensuring that their brand’s look and feel remained consistent across multiple product categories as the company

Kuttler Machine's Additive Manufacturing Improvements Show Results

Reported Year
2025
Kuttler recently purchased a large 3D printer to boost the company's capacity for additive manufacturing jobs. Recognizing the need to train employees on transitioning from traditional equipment to advanced printing technology, the company's managers contacted CMTC for assistance, support, and employee training.

CMTC Assists Famous PUDN LLC with Marketing and Job Instruction Services

Reported Year
2025
Due to its recent popularity on social media, Famous PUDN’s business tripled within a few weeks. Lines wound around the store's building, and mass production requests from large corporations flooded in. Famous PUDN’s rapid growth created a need for more employees, better equipment, and training protocols to meet the rising demand.

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Created March 18, 2019, Updated February 19, 2025
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