Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
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
If predictions for an economic slow down are accurate, and with inflation already at 8.5%, doing nothing is not an option. Join us May 19th in person or virtually to learn what you can do NOW to be better prepared. As the economy slips into uncertainty, we find: There is far more price sensitivity Prospects 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
The pandemic undoubtedly sent many shockwaves through the world of manufacturing – and perhaps the most lasting have been the disruptions to the global supply chain. Small and medium-sized manufacturers are facing the reality that there will inevitably be more disruptions in the future and they must prepare themselves now by strategically evaluating and mitigating their 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
The biggest, best-resourced manufacturers in America still struggle to make the Industrial Internet of Things and other technologies work for them. Manufacturers in industrials, luxury goods, medical devices, and others embraced the tools available to build factories of the future, where leaders can make real-time data-driven decisions, adapt to everchanging disruptions, minimize waste, empower and Read More
The biggest fear when it comes to workplace health and safety is that something will get missed…and then that “something” becomes a serious compliance issue, fine, or worse: an accident. If this is your situation – if you find yourself responsible or partly responsible for the health and safety of your people but are worried Read More
Are you a safety professional or an individual working in manufacturing who has responsibility for ensuring your company is compliant with OSHA? Maybe you have recently joined a new employer or have taken on additional responsibilities that include safety? If so this short and to the point webinar is for you! Maybe you’re not sure Read More
Learn about tax rates, tax recovery and the compliance requirements you need to understand to succeed in this market. Exporting to Canada is an obvious choice for companies looking to grow their international sales in a lower-risk market (it’s one of the top export destinations for U.S. companies). But there are challenges to be aware Read More
