
Rich leads the sales efforts at ELO Engineering, a precision metal fabricator. They provide fortune 1000 OEMs with their electronic housings, bus parts, cabinet frames and other metal products. They service low to medium quantity orders that require a high mix of services, from laser cutting to power coating. Rich also coordinates the breweries for the Manufacturing Mingle happy hour events.
If you want to see his eyes light up ask him what he has cooked recently. He also is an avid reader and will let you borrow books from his library.
If you have metal fabrication needs. Please contact Rich.

Manfred Maiers — Founder & Principal Consultant
A MedTech engineering executive with global leadership experience across R&D, operations, and quality systems, Manfred Maiers founded NoioMed to help companies transform responsibly in the age of AI.
His background includes senior roles in medical device design, global manufacturing, and AI-driven transformation programs, as well as leading cross-functional teams through FDA audits, ISO 13485 transitions, and major operational turnarounds.
He is the creator of several innovation frameworks including:
FMEA 4.0 - From Flat Spreadsheets to Structured, Connected, Queryable Knowledge
CP²T™ — Critical Parameter Traceability Tag System
Enhanced PFMEA for Operational Excellence
AI-Augmented Gemba Walks
Executive Training: “Demystifying AI Geek Talk for the C-Suite”
Through NoioMed, Manfred helps organizations translate complexity into clarity — aligning technical depth, regulatory rigor, and digital intelligence to achieve measurable results.

Caroline joins us from AtWork, St. Paul, MN, where she works closely with manufactures across Minnesota to recruit and retain skilled talent that keeps operations running smoothly.
When she is not walking production floors or making industry connections she is either in the gym training or making the most of out Minnesota's lakes.
If you need a partner in hiring or workforce retention, please reach out to Caroline.

Brad comes to us from TLC Electronics, the Midwest's premier cable and wire harness contract manufacturer and distributor of electromechanical components located in St. Paul Minnesota.
While not tirelessly studying the minutia of cable and wire harnessing, Brad enjoys spending time with his family, reading, video games and crudely plays the piano and guitar.
If you have any cable or wire harnessing needs, or are in the market for electromechanical components, please reach out to Brad.
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