Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
With today's skilled worker shortage, learn how an well-developed apprenticeship program allows you to grow your own talented workforce. Join IMEC and JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning to learn how the tried-and-true apprenticeship training model can be used to attract and develop talent and create a more diverse manufacturing workforce. Promising practices and strategies will Read More
An important element of export controls is to ensure that your distributor, subsidiary, or reseller are performing end-user screenings and following US Export Regulations when it comes to making their sales along with following export regulations in their country. This is a basic element of your Due-Diligence procedures. Learn the steps necessary for your customers Read More
As the line between these technology blurs, learn about these differences and similarities and how both have a place in the future of manufacturing As the landscape for robotics continues to evolve exponentially, the differences between collaborative robots and industrial robots have generated confusion when selecting technology. Both families of robots have a place in Read More
Keeping your employees, your company, and your community safe from risks and hazards is a big responsibility. New technologies such as advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and wearables are giving safety teams a powerful new set of tools for proactive risk reduction and accident prevention. These new technologies are able to automatically identify and alert Read More
3D scanners are useful tools for many applications, including reverse engineering, fit verification, product development, and quality inspections. In this webinar, you will learn the 3D scanning process from start to finish, how scanners differ depending on the task at hand, witness the actual use of a handheld structured light scanner, applications for the scanned Read More
Join us to learn about the SBIR program and if it's a good fit for you In this session, learn: how to search for relevant proposal solicitations that best suit your R&D goals how to assemble a team to meet eligibility criteria to increase your chances of success SBIR/STTR’s are a great opportunity to obtain Read More
It’s not at all surprising that COVID-19 has brought much attention to Environment, Health and Safety in the workplace given we have been dealing with a major health crisis for more than a year now. Safety is certainly of even greater concern for organizations and their people. A more interesting and perhaps encouraging outcome is that companies Read More
Equip sales & customer service teams with skills for proactive conversations, managing expectations & turning complaints into opportunities. How are you handling upset customers when supply chain delays are happening? All around the world, manufacturing organizations are reporting delays in materials needed to create their products. As a result, clients are delayed in getting what Read More
Join JARI on Thursday, July 15th as Tiffany Wetzel-Sturtz of Barnes, Saly & Company presents Accounting for Non-Accountants, during an online Expertise Matters session. Attendees will learn about accounting jargon, the accounting equation, understanding bookkeeping basics, reading and analyzing basic financial statements, helpful financial ratios, tips for preventing and detecting fraud, and other important topics Read More
Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Often, many companies are eligible to apply for funding assistance to offset the cost of energy efficiency improvement efforts, but are uncertain where to find these incentives. Eligibility of sites and projects, as well as project payback estimates, should be considered carefully. This webinar will cover funding Read More
Manufacturers are struggling to hire skilled labor to fill positions; meanwhile, millions of Americans who lost their jobs during the pandemic are trying to find their place once again in the workforce. Manufacturing has a critical need that the American workforce can fill, but we need to recalibrate the way we think about hiring and Read More
As you look to improve your production processes, automation is a must. But, what does that mean? There are many levels of automation and there is no "one size fits all" approach. Every application is unique and you don't necessarily need to automate an entire process. Nor, does the process need to be repetitive. Technology Read More
