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421 E. Main St., Stoughton

October 22, 2026

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Local innovation = job creation, upskilling, community resilience

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Innovation Center Stoughton is a makerspace, business incubator, prototyping lab, STEAM-education center and creative community located in downtown Stoughton.

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A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization, ICS serves members from Stoughton and beyond with space, tools, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity, learn new skills, turn ideas into reality, and launch new ventures.

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Local innovation = job creation, upskilling, community resilience

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What We Do

  • STEAM Workshops / Classes
  • Entrepreneurship Support
  • Stoughton Children’s Business Fair
  • Makerspace Memberships
  • Maker’s Market
  • Client Services
  • Room Rental
  • Mission: Education through experiential learning (learning by doing)

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Local innovation = job creation, upskilling, community resilience

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Makerspace Memberships

Members receive training and access to:

  • State of the art 3D printers
  • Laser cutters/engravers
  • Vinyl printer/cutter and heat press
  • Adobe Suite software
  • 3D design/modeling software
  • Electronics makers bench and tools
  • Workspace, computers
  • Support from “tool techs”
  • Community of like-minded people - makers, creatives, entrepreneurs

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A collaborative workspace in which people can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.

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Innovative Members

Bob Diebel

Mike Connor-Board President

Paul Meier

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Mike Connor-33 patents

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Machines featured in ICS: Bambu Lab 3D Printer, Form Lab Printer,

Epilog Laser Helix 24 CO2, Roland BN2-20 Vinyl Cutter

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2026 FUNDING

John & Rebecca Liethen

Marty & Beth Peyer

Sandy Liethen

Wesley Thompson

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Ruth Phillips, Executive Director

www.innovationcenterstoughton.org

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Businesses in our community using technological advancements in automation, robotics and

3D printing: Cummins,

Stoughton Trailers,

Stoughton Health,

Zalk Josephs Fabricators, Zinkpower,

The Virtual Foundry,

to name a few.

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Stoughton Trailers

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��The Stoughton Technical Center Welcomes You !�

June 8, 2026

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Cummins Emission Solutions

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WHO IS CUMMINS?

Global power technology company • Founded in 1919 • Columbus, Indiana

WHAT CUMMINS DOES

Engines

Diesel, natural gas and other combustion engines

Components

Turbochargers, fuel, drive train, and emissions systems

Distribution

Sales, parts, service and customer support

Power Systems

Generators and high-horsepower equipment

Accelera

Battery-electric and hydrogen technologies

WHERE IT MAKES AN IMPACT

Cummins technologies help power:

Commercial trucks and buses

Construction and mining equipment

Hospitals and data centers

Industrial and backup power

Building cleaner power solutions alongside core engine technologies.

NYSE: CMI | cummins.com

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About Cummins & Stoughton Tech Center

  • CMI is a fortune 500 company focused on global power solutions
    • Internal Combustion 2.8-95L; Battery Electric; Fuel Cells
    • Wide variety of applications from agriculture, construction, on-highway trucks, rail, gensets….

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  • Stoughton Tech Center is primarily a development center for Cummins Emissions Solutions (CES)
    • Advanced Emission Research
    • Product Design & Development
    • Engineering Simulation (FEA, CFD, etc)
    • 50% CES Global Functional Experts on site

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Cummins Confidential

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Who We Serve

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Cummins in Wisconsin :

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  • De Pere - Power Design Center, Engineering, R&T

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  • Eau Claire - Sales/Service Branch

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  • Janesville -Warehouse

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  • Mineral Point – Cummins Emission Solutions

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  • Oak Creek - Sales/Service Hub

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  • Oshkosh – components, axles, braking, drivelines

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  • Stoughton – Cummins Emissions Solutions. Engineering, R&T

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Cummins, 2026 :

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  • Kenosha , IEA Radiators, heat exchanges , cooling systems

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  • Madison, Satellite Service Center

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Cummins Stoughton Overview

Components Focus (CES)

Engineering/Research Focus

Center of Excellence (multiple areas)

~175 employees

Key Facility Capabilities

  • Advanced Emission Lab*
  • Catalyst / Spray Unregulated Emissions*
  • Vibration/ Durability /MAST*
  • R&D MFG Prototyping Capability*
  • Engine Test Cells w/ Emission capability
  • Materials Analysis
  • Semi-Anechoic Sound Chamber
  • Fabrication Shop

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* Highly unique / one of a kind capability

Office Space:�Lab / Shop Space: 26,000 sq ft

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7 Major Stoughton Differentiators

  1. CES Focused - Firewalled from EBU
  2. Design & Dev. – Concept to Production
  3. ~40% CES’ Global TFE Leads On-Site
  4. Process / Test Development For Global Deployment
  5. Sample Shop On-Site
  6. Unrestricted work for engineering
  7. Strong history of outside collaboration

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Catalyst Lab

Oscillating Load

Engine Test Cells

Acoustic Lab

Sample Shop

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ZALK JOSEPHS FABRICATORS

WISCONSIN SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Built by people.

Powered by robotics.

Robotic welding · CNC beam processing · 3D modeling

Peddinghaus Assembler Robotic assembly & welding

STOUGHTON, WI

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CNC AUTOMATION

From digital model to cut steel.

Peddinghaus beam line CNC beam processing

Kinetic burn table CNC plate cutting

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Truss assembly Stoughton yard

FROM RAW STEEL TO FINISHED STRUCTURE

Careers in modern manufacturing

Welding | CNC Programming | Engineering | Project Management | Quality

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The fastest and easiest way to 3D print pure metal!!

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The Virtual Foundry in Education

Revolutionizing K-12 Education with 3D Metal Printing!

What classes can this be incorporated in?

  • STEM Education Programs
  • Advanced Manufacturing Classes
  • Fab Lab Initiatives
  • Robotics Teams (e.g., FIRST)
  • Sculpture/Fine Arts
  • Jewelry Design
  • Architectural Design
  • Product Design/Industrial Arts

Free curriculum now available!!

Designed for schools, universities, and workforce programs

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