Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
The infrastructure supporting AI data centers encompasses a diverse array of components, including transformers, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDUs), battery banks, backup generators, and sophisticated building automation systems that optimize energy use through the integration of AI and IoT technologies. The power infrastructure market is expected to grow from $8.86 billion Read More
As CMMC requirements become mandatory, many businesses are struggling to understand how compliance impacts cyber insurance policies, premiums, and liability coverage. This session will explore how CMMC affects cyber insurance eligibility, what insurers are looking for, and how to reduce costs while ensuring your business is fully protected. Register
Lean Selling Having A Systematic Approach to Sales versus “Winging it” (6-hour, in-person, State College, PA) This program starts in: Are you wasting time with prospects who will never buy? Have you ever shared valuable expertise only to have it used to shop around for a better deal? Do you find yourself investing time, Read More
Corrective Action in Manufacturing: How to Solve “People Problems” (6-hour, virtual series) This program starts in: Corrective Action in Manufacturing: How to Solve “People Problems” is a four-part, online training series designed specifically for HR professionals and supervisors in manufacturing. This engaging and practical program helps participants navigate the often-tricky terrain of employee discipline Read More
The upstream sector of the natural gas industry refers to the initial phases of the entire value chain, primarily involving exploration, drilling, and extraction of natural gas and crude oil from underground reservoirs. It includes activities such as geological surveys, seismic studies to locate reserves, test drilling, and actual extraction of raw natural gas from Read More
This webinar will focus on the advanced cooling and thermal management needs for AI Data Centers. Data centers require advanced cooling solutions—such as direct-to-chip liquid cooling, microchannel cold plates, and pumped two-phase systems—to efficiently manage heat from high-power CPUs and GPUs. Rack-level cooling technologies, including forced convection, heat pipes, and thermosyphons, are critical for supporting Read More
Manufacturing Your Way to a Pennsylvania Tax Credit (90-minute, virtual) This program starts in: What can you do with Tax Credits? How about... Lower your current Pennsylvania tax burden Lessen your future Pennsylvania tax burden Sell them for CASH! If you are in manufacturing, the tech field, property development, agriculture, or a community-based non-profit, you Read More
Renewable natural gas (RNG), also known as biomethane, is a renewable energy source made by upgrading biogas—a gas produced from the decomposition of organic waste—to a quality similar to fossil natural gas. As the demand increases for renewables, RNG is seeing market growth from landfill gas and anerobic digesters. This webinar will focus on the Read More
With the 48 CFR rule officially published, CMMC requirements are now embedded in DoD contracts, making compliance no longer optional. This session will break down what this rule means for contractors and subcontractors, how it impacts bidding and renewals, and the steps businesses must take to remain eligible for government contracts. Register
Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person, Williamsport) This program starts in: Effective succession planning is crucial for sustaining leadership and ensuring organizational continuity. This three-hour workshop equips supervisors with the tools and insights needed to identify and develop their successors. Participants will address common psychological challenges, explore strategies for evaluating potential candidates and Read More
The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is partnering with Tasseron Sensors, Inc. to host a Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange to celebrate National Manufacturing Month. For over 35 years, IMC has been supporting Central PA manufacturers with expert guidance in continuous improvement, workforce training, technology integration, quality, and much more. Last year alone, IMC Read More
OSHA 10-Hour (in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program has been postponed - Watch for new dates to be announced. The OSHA 10-Hour training for manufacturers is designed to give workers a clear understanding of common workplace hazards and the best practices to prevent them. Participants will also gain foundational knowledge of how OSHA operates, along with Read More