Safety in the workplace is a must if you want your employees to be productive and your company profitable. Injuries and illnesses caused by unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are likely to happen when training, written programs, and procedures are not planned or implemented. IMC is partnering with EMS Consulting to bring you this OSHA Read More

In the past, plant operators ensured people and machines were safe by following the qualifications of the appropriate Standards and Directives. Today, plant operators also need to ensure their data is safe. Thanks to the threats from the cyber world, security is now an essential element of safety. Today, production and industrial plants are highly Read More

There’s a lot of buzz around Sustainability and ESG these days. But what does this really mean to industrial organizations? Industrial companies face a new and seemingly overwhelming set of Sustainability-related risks and opportunities. The response has a major impact not only on business performance, but on long-term competitive advantage. Moreover, effectively defining Sustainability priorities Read More

Organizations are coming under increasing pressure to take action on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns. Stakeholders including investors, policy makers, regulators, customers, consumers and employees are making ESG a priority. This can present many challenges depending on what ESG-related practices they have already considered and implemented. For those organizations at an early stage, it Read More

Binder jet 3D printing is revolutionizing sand casting – capable of producing complex cores that cannot be produced in any other way – and organic rigging designs that help to make successful precision pours and decrease scrap rates significantly. Foundries embracing the digital workflow are expanding business by offering rapid prototyping with easy design iterations, Read More

You are invited to a free webinar on advanced manufacturing opportunities in Indonesia, Singapore and Japan hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Hear from leading industry experts and U.S. embassy commercial specialists in each market. Consider if you should apply to join the official executive-led trade mission, Oct. Read More

When a workplace catastrophe strikes, it is important to act fast, follow applicable emergency plans and policies, and take control of the accident scene. Any workplace can experience an accident, whether it is a major injury, fatality, fire, or chemical release. While incident prevention should be paramount, a company needs to be equally prepared to Read More

Small businesses face numerous threats to their businesses in the world today. Cyber criminals are continuing to come up with ways to compromise small businesses’ information. Find out the top 5 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses that you should look out for. We’re excited to co-sponsor this webinar with Core Business Solutions. Register

Penn State University offers many opportunities for collaboration with the business community for funding opportunities. This webinar will highlight those opportunities, presenting the first steps for businesses who are seeking out funding for innovative products to engage with the university. Opportunities we will discuss include: SBIR/STTR Manufacturing PA Innovation program Ben Franklin Technology Partners PennTAP Read More

Every business, no matter the size, reaches a point where it becomes difficult to tell how to scale up from its current state. Sometimes it’s easier to grow outward than upward. This process is called market diversification.  However, companies shouldn’t wait until their growth is stalled to diversify. In today’s uncertain economic conditions, it is Read More