Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
Join us for this webinar focused on the advantages of additive manufacturing for small and mid-sized businesses. Additive manufacturing, the 3D printing of functional components in metals and polymers, has been creating a lot of hype lately and the reality is just as exciting. Some benefits of additive manufacturing include: improved performance reduced lead time Read More
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) remain a prime target for cyber criminals. Because of that, cyber insurance has become a popular topic recently among the SMB community. When should a small business get a separate cyber insurance policy? What should SMBs look for in a cyber insurance policy? Join a panel of experts to learn Read More
E-learning is transforming the way organizations are providing safety and compliance training to employees. New tools that leverage mobile devices are making training opportunities more convenient with the ability for employees to receive learning any time of day at nearly any location. They are also adding to the effectiveness of training, with the use of Read More
Training for BBS and safety have not advanced significantly over the past several decades, but the world we live in and our workforce have. Up until recently, training options have been limited to classroom sessions and long computer modules that check the box but often don’t do much to improve results. Enter microlearning, a relatively Read More
Is Combined Heat and Power right for you? By attending this webinar you will be able to: Determine your eligibility for CHP Understand the benefits and drawbacks of CHP Identify options for reducing your operating costs Determine your steps in getting started on CHP What incentives are available that may benefit you REGISTER
Opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Identifying funding available to your business and providing estimates of project payback are key components. Often, many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of sites and projects, however, should be considered Read More
The modern manufacturing industry is investing in new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, cloud computing and cyber security to cope with system complexity, increase information visibility, improve production performance, and gain competitive advantage in the global market. These advances are rapidly enabling a new generation of smart manufacturing that Read More
Tremendous strides have been made over the last 50 years in Production Scheduling. Once an extremely manual and time-consuming process, most of today’s ERP software packages have automated scheduling embedded and/or Advanced Planning and Scheduling tools available to bolt on to them. Unfortunately, however, in spite of the tremendous amount of functionality, companies continue to Read More
The revisions of the rule are designed to encourage the reclamation of higher-value waste solvents. PennTAP will explain the rule and the definition of the solid waste for certain solvents transferred from one manufacturer to another. PennTAP uses traditional pollution prevention techniques to maximize savings for Pennsylvania companies. Register
Big changes in the regulatory landscape are challenging Medtech companies: Overhauled EU regulations: MDR & IVDR New 2018-2020 Strategic Priorities from the FDA in the US Implementing and maintaining regulatory compliant processes and systems is a constant for Medtech firms; however, there’s a tremendous variation in chosen processes, procedures, tools and technology. Looking back, there Read More
The Williamsport Inventor’s Club will be hosting Paul Moulton, Owner/President of Indoor Sky at its August meeting. During this session Paul will be sharing "Using Ideation to Create and Build Upon New Product Ideas". When it comes to new product ideas, “blue sky thinking” (starting from nothing) is almost impossible! Most new products are a Read More
Attend this information session to learn the basic principles that businesses must know in order to do business with the federal, state or local government. Topics include: How the government buys goods and services Certifications and registrations necessary to sell to government entities How government agencies advertise their opportunities Locating subcontracting opportunities with government "prime" Read More
