Transforming Small Manufacturers Through Advanced Technology
The CSS E2G Training Initiative is a 12-month, hands-on, in-person program that uses Chippewa Sustainable Solutions' own transformation into a living production laboratory — giving E2G-eligible small manufacturers direct access to advanced additive manufacturing, friction stir welding, CNC production, and the full digital manufacturing stack.
A Living Production Laboratory
CSS is not a training center that teaches manufacturing — we are a manufacturer that teaches. Our own transformation from legacy production into advanced additive manufacturing and friction stir welding is the curriculum. Participants work alongside CSS engineers on real production challenges, not simulations.
E2G-Eligible Firms
- ›Fewer than 500 employees
- ›U.S.-based small manufacturer
- ›SBA size standard compliant
- ›Manufacturing NAICS code
12-Month Curriculum
Six Technology Tracks
Each track is a structured module sequence delivered in CSS's active production environment — not a classroom.
Metal Additive Manufacturing
Direct metal laser sintering, binder jetting, and powder bed fusion for production-grade metal parts.
Friction Stir Welding
FSW process parameters, tooling, joint design, and quality validation for aerospace and defense applications.
CNC & Hybrid Manufacturing
CNC-enabled production workflows, hybrid additive-subtractive processes, and toolpath optimization.
CAD/CAM & Digital Twin
Parametric design, CAM programming, digital twin modeling, and simulation-driven manufacturing.
Quality Assurance & NDT
Nondestructive testing methods, dimensional inspection, quality systems, and AS9100/ISO 9001 alignment.
Business Readiness
ERP/MES/QMS implementation, contract readiness, manufacturing cost/pricing, and supply-chain integration.
From Legacy to Leading Edge — CSS Proves It's Possible
Chippewa Sustainable Solutions began as a traditional manufacturer. Today, we operate one of the region's most advanced additive manufacturing and friction stir welding production environments. That transformation — every challenge, every investment, every process breakthrough — is the foundation of this program. We don't teach theory. We share what we've built.
Is Your Firm Eligible?
The E2G program is designed for small manufacturers ready to adopt advanced technology. Review the core eligibility criteria below.
Register Your Interest
Cohort slots are limited. Submit your interest now and a CSS program engineer will contact you within 5 business days to confirm eligibility and walk through next steps.
Ready to Transform Your Manufacturing Operations?
Join the CSS E2G cohort and gain hands-on access to the technologies, expertise, and production environment that are reshaping American manufacturing.