Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
Experts from the field of cybersecurity will provide an overview of topics including: Phishing / Social Networking Threats / Ransomware / Cyber Insurance Presenters: Gary Manns has over 20 years experience in IT. His credentials include CISSP, ISO 27001, EC-Council Ethical Hacker and a EC-Council Forensic Investigator. With a B.S. in Information Technology and M.S. Read More
There’s a lot of buzz around ISO 45001, the first global standard for occupational health and safety. With that buzz comes a lot of questions. And we have answers. Join Ryan Hellman (President and CEO of Hellman & Associates) and Carol Leaman (CEO of Axonify) as they explore this new standard, including key requirements, business Read More
Expectations, culture, engagement, & training The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation. Digitization of plant floors – from the internet of things, to artificial intelligence, mobility, and machine connectivity, brings technology to the forefront of operational strategies. Smart factories are no longer a competitive distinction – they’re a must for any manufacturer. With so much Read More
A data security professional in cybersecurity will provide insight on how to minimize the risk of data breaches and provide proper end of lifecycle management of old IT and computer systems and other technology equipment such as printers, smart phones and tablets. Presenter: Joe Harford, President and Founder, Reclamere, Inc. Register
Doing digital right doesn’t mean you need to become the next Amazon, Netflix or Google -- or even the next Pitney-Bowes, whose shift to digital has reinvented the company. But it does mean you may need to change your ways to maximize the potential to drive business. You may think there are obstacles. But it’s not Read More
Intellectual Property (or sometimes just referred to as IP) is often one of the more misunderstood aspects of the law by business owners. Shawn Leppo, Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group of McNees Wallace & Nurick, will provide: an overview of the four primary types of Intellectual Property: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets what each Read More
In 2018, OSHA reported 5,147 work-related deaths in the United States. In 2017, a study by Zappix, Inc., indicated slow customer service as the contributing factor in a $75B revenue loss. Energy.gov states that 30% of energy used in average commercial buildings is wasted. These seemingly disparate data points have one thing in common: all Read More
It’s critical to get the most value possible from your asset management tools to boost reliability and performance and reduce downtime. Intelligent Assets Practice Lead Paul Casto of GrayMatter and Senior Product Marketing Manager Dan Parker of GE Digital will discuss how to craft a successful asset maintenance strategy that balances equipment criticality, predictive and Read More
This webinar will teach listeners how to turn frontline employees into safety superheroes through mobile applications. The potential of technology will be linked to the reality of EHS managers and frontline staff, including tips on how to evaluate software solutions. By watching this webinar, you will learn: Best practices when implementing a hazard identification program Read More
All manufacturer operations – from pharmaceutical manufacturers to power plant operations to energy producers and everyone in between -- need timely maintenance to ensure consistent uptime. Asset failures can cost companies like yours hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue, reduced asset reliability, and increased safety and compliance risks. By transforming service delivery from Read More
A business owner’s relationship with their business has a life cycle. Whether they started the business or bought it, they are on a path leading them and their business to an eventual exit. And currently, because Baby Boomers own about two-thirds of all privately held businesses, there will be a significant turnover in company ownership Read More
In today's evolving and highly-competitive environment, some of the key parameters that differentiate world-class manufacturers from others are quality, cost effective, flexibility and innovation. In fact, there are three main principles, which drive World-Class Manufacturing (WCM): Implementation of just in time and lean management, which leads to reduction in wastage, and thereby reduction in cost Read More
