Celebrating Manufacturing: October Is Manufacturing Month & Friday Is National Manufacturing Day Every October, manufacturers across the U.S. are spotlighted for their vital role in innovation, jobs, and regional growth. Read More
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IMC Business Advisor, Rick Terry, Earns Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification
The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is proud to announce that Frederick (Rick) Terry, Business Advisor, has successfully earned the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification from Rensselaer at Work, Read More
Who Owns the Ideas? AI, Intellectual Property, and the Future of Manufacturing
In today’s world of manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just the future—It’s a current tool being used to design products, optimize supply chains, predict maintenance needs, and even Read More
Manufacturers Can Receive up to $500K for Facility and Equipment Upgrades
A new federal initiative is creating powerful opportunities for Pennsylvania manufacturers to modernize their operations, reduce emissions, and strengthen competitiveness. Through the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Read More
What Is Lean Selling—and Why Does It Matter?
Many manufacturers invest heavily in improving operations, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency on the production floor through lean manufacturing principles. But when it comes to sales, it’s not uncommon for Read More
Corrective Action: Turning Tough Conversations into Positive Change
In every manufacturing environment, performance issues and behavior problems inevitably arise. The question isn’t whether challenges will occur, it’s how supervisors and HR professionals choose to respond. That’s where corrective Read More
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Manufacturing
From predictive maintenance to generative design, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how manufacturers improve efficiency, enhance quality, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. While some manufacturers are Read More
Central Susquehanna WSCM School Honored at Statewide Manufacturing Awards
As Central Susquehanna WSCM’s Best of PA nominees, Mount Carmel Area and Huntingdon Area Middle Schools recently joined IMC’s Lauri Moon, Manager of the Central Susquehanna WSCM program, at the Read More
IMC Announces the Release of its Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll Results
We are pleased to announce the results of our Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll. This initiative aimed to gather insights from regional manufacturers regarding the potential impact of proposed tariffs on Read More
Central PA Manufacturing Tariff Poll
This poll is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please watch our e-news and socials for follow-up information regarding the results. Central PA manufacturers, your participation is crucial Read More
