Consumer-goods companies have begun to capture value by applying digital tools to manufacturing. Here’s a look at how they’re doing this today—and how they might do so tomorrow. (McKinsey Quarterly Read More
Smart Manufacturing: Enabling Three Key Areas of Excellence
(IW – Jonathan Katz: 11-5-16) A disruptive force known as the fourth industrial revolution is already underway. Known as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIot), the digital enterprise or simply Read More
An Optimist’s Guide to Manufacturing Innovation
Once largely focused on large manufacturers, EWI is broadening the scope of its research and engineering efforts to also help small-to-mid size manufacturing firms put advanced technologies on the shop Read More
No-Cost Energy Assessments for Small to Midsized Manufacturers
Save Money Through Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency Strategies IMC, in partnership with PennTAP, is providing free energy assessments for manufacturers to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency and decrease greenhouse Read More
Operational Excellence Offers Paths to New Technologies
(IW – Steve Minter: 10-24-16) The Industrial Internet of Things promises more efficient operations, higher quality products and new levels of integration with suppliers and customers. Those promises, though, come Read More
R&D Tax Credit Myths that may be Costing You Money
(RSM – Tom Windram: 9-30-16) The federal research and development (R&D) credit gives companies conducting qualified research the ability to generate a net research tax credit of 13 percent (9.1 percent Read More
Communities Save $250K in Annual Energy Costs
Millheim and Selinsgrove boroughs are starting to save $250,000 in annual energy costs, reaching an anticipated $1 million in savings within five years. This concludes a two-year effort by SEDA-COG’s Read More
Commissioners Proclaim October 7th Lycoming County Manufacturing Day
IMC’s Lauri Moon accepts a proclamation from Commissioners claiming October 7th Lycoming County Manufacturing Day. Thank you Commissioners R. Jack McKernan, Tony R. Mussare and Richard Mirabito for recognizing the Read More
Research and Development Tax Credit Myths that May be Costing You Money
(RSM Insight – Tom Windram: 9-30-16) The federal research and development (R&D) tax credit gives companies conducting qualified research the ability to generate a net research tax credit of 13 percent Read More
MFG Day: How Manufacturing Drives the Economy
Expert panel discusses value of Manufacturing Day, including the downstream sales chain, and how manufacturing accounts for an estimated 33% of GDP and 33% of employment. (Supply Chain 24/7 – Read More
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