MAPI survey shows actual, planned automation investment high among U.S. manufacturers (Logistics Management – Patrick Burnson: 6-13-16) A new report from the MAPI Foundation indicates that despite the economic slowdown Read More
DCED Releases Business Services Matrix
Pennsylvania offers a variety of financial and technical assistance programs to support business location, expansion and industry growth. The Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) has compiled a list Read More
Technology Driving Convergence of Industries & Their Workforces
Packaging, processing, food service and restaurant operations are all automating (On the Edge Blog – Keith Campbell: 5-31-16) This past week, I had the opportunity of combining my attendance at Read More
Smart Manufacturing & The Internet of Things
(IW — Andrew Waycott: 6-3-16) There’s a rumor going around, centered in Germany, that we’re now in our fourth Industrial Revolution. According to this rumor (in which I believe): The Read More
The M4.0 Tidal Wave is Coming-Are You Ready?
(Manufacturing Leadership — Paul Tate: 6-7-16) “Industry is about to experience more change, across more aspects of the business of manufacturing, and in a shorter time than perhaps any period Read More
The Rise of Manufacturing Marks the Fall of Globalization
(Geopolitical Weekly – Rebecca Keller: 6-7-16) Whether you’re reading this article on a smartphone, tablet or laptop, chances are the device in front of you contains components from at least Read More
2016-17 WEDnetPA Funding Applications Now Available
Did you know that the cost for attendance at one of IMC’s Open Registration Workshops or Onsite Training at your facility could be covered by WEDnetPA funding? Contact Lauri Moon to discuss Read More
Digital Manufacturing is a Growth Sector
American manufacturers are investing heavily in digital technologies, pouring 2.6 percent of their annual revenue into digital systems, according to PwC. That investment “is expected to increase to almost 5 Read More
Why Good Marketing Photos Are So Important for Industrials
Customers often encounter a business through photographs. Why not make a good impression? Good Marketing Photos Are Good Marketing Marketing is all about communicating your value to the customer. Unfortunately, Read More
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Attracting Foreign Investment from Asia, Europe
(Forbes – Ellen Sheng: 5-27-16) The U.S. manufacturing sector, which has been on a decades-long slide, is increasingly attracting foreign capital from Asia and Europe, a recent study found. The Read More
