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SUMMARY:Energy Industry Overview Map - Blue Hydrogen Opportunities for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe hydrogen economy for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Appalachia is no longer a futuristic concept—it is an immediate purchase order opportunity. As of late 2025\, the demand for blue hydrogen production is accelerating\, driven by the region’s geological advantages and industrial legacy. \nThis webinar will highlight the report that maps the supply chain for Steam-Methane Reforming (SMR) with Carbon Capture\, providing the data and NAICS codes you need to identify your place in the supply chain. \nThe Hydrogen supply chain was drafted by the Bravo Group\, which gathered content and information from a variety of sources referenced within the document. The Bravo Group is Pennsylvania’s largest independent public relations firm with expertise in advocacy\, marketing\, research\, and government relations. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/energy-industry-overview-map-blue-hydrogen-opportunities-for-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification - Centre County
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\n\n\n\n\nLean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification\n(7 session\, in-person program held in Centre County\, PA)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves\nReady to stop talking about Lean and start leading it? The Lean Manufacturing Level 1 Practitioner Certificate is IMC’s powerhouse\, hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across seven high-impact sessions from February 17 through May 19\, you’ll learn to eliminate waste\, boost performance\, and deliver real results where it matters most: on the floor. \nThis isn’t just training. It’s transformation—with a credential to prove it. \nSeats are Limited – Secure Yours Now for Only $1\,995!\nRegister \nWhy This Program Works\n\nReal Tools\, Real Results – Go beyond buzzwords with A3 Thinking\, Value Stream Mapping\, SMED\, 5S\, and more—then use them immediately back at your plant.\nCoached to Succeed – Certified Lean experts work with you one-on-one to guide your improvement project and make sure it delivers measurable gains.\nRespected Certification – Earn your Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certificate and show leadership you’re ready to drive continuous improvement.\nCollaborate & Compete – Learn alongside peers from across the region\, swap ideas\, and push each other to raise the bar.\n\nWho Should Register\n\nFront-line supervisors\, team leaders\, and shift coordinators\nQuality\, engineering\, and continuous improvement professionals\nAnyone serious about unlocking Lean results on the shop floor\n\nGet Ready to\n\nLead change and guide teams through high-impact\, high-energy projects that produce exceptional results—impressing managers and increasing your contribution value to the business.\nStreamline your operations by identifying bottlenecks\, eliminating waste\, and transforming chaos into clarity—fast-tracking improvements leadership can see and measure.\nCommunicate like a Lean expert by confidently using data\, visuals\, and proven methods that get people aligned\, engaged\, and taking action.\nElevate your professional reputation by becoming the person who doesn’t just understand Lean—but delivers it\, owns it\, and drives it forward.\n\nClick here for Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification Flyer. \nRegister \nYour Certification Journey\nThis seven-session program has the following topical sessions: \n\nA3 Thinking & Team Communication – February 17\nValue Stream Mapping & Gemba Walks – March 3\nRoot Cause Analysis & 5S – March 17\nSMED (Quick Changeover) & Visual Controls – April 7\nOnsite Gemba & Project Coaching – April 21\nStandard Work\, Project Updates & Capstone Simulation – May 5\nFinal Project Report-out & Celebration – May 19\n\nClick here for session day details. \nWhere\nAll sessions will be held at the Technology Center in University Park\, PA (Centre County) with the exception of April 21\, which will be held at an IMC manufacturing client’s facility. \nInstructor\nNico de Sousa Serro\, Lean/Continuous Improvement Expert \nNico is a Lean/Continuous Improvement content expert at an IMC sister-center where he is responsible for facilitating organizational continuous improvement efforts\, implementation of Lean methodologies\, and creating Lean/CI content. This involves developing onsite collaborative solutions and training\, as well as conducting training and education courses. Nico has extensive experience in process improvement and Lean philosophy implementation\, having driven many initiatives on manufacturing plant floor settings. Nico served as the Continuous Improvement Manager at Chelten House Products and held various roles within quality\, production\, and warehousing at the Pepsi Bottling Group. Nico championed several Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives\, in addition to maintaining ISO 22000 plant quality standards. Nico holds a bachelor’s degree in business with dual concentrations in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Economics from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Nico also holds a Green Belt Six Sigma certification from Vilanova University. \n \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com or (800) 326-9467. Print PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/lml1pc-centre/
LOCATION:Innovation Park at Penn State\, 200 Technology Center\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Excellence: Mastering Equipment Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\nMastering Equipment Troubleshooting\n(3-day\, in-person)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis intensive\, interactive program provides participants with skills\, methods\, and confidence to systematically identify\, diagnose\, and resolve equipment problems. Using real-world examples and shop-floor exercises\, the training builds troubleshooting capability that minimizes downtime\, improves equipment reliability\, and increases productivity. \nRegister now for only $1\,295 per person!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a structured troubleshooting methodology to equipment issues.\nIdentify root causes of mechanical\, electrical\, pneumatic\, and hydraulic problems.\nUse diagnostic tools and job aids effectively.\nDocument and communicate troubleshooting steps and outcomes.\nStrengthen cross-functional teamwork between operators\, maintenance\, and engineering.\nReduce unplanned downtime through proactive problem-solving.\n\nCourse Outline\nDay 1 – Foundations of Troubleshooting \n\n Introduction to Equipment Troubleshooting\n\nPurpose and benefits of structured troubleshooting\nLink to TPM\, OEE\, and reliability goals\n\n\nSystematic Troubleshooting Process\n\nDefine the problem clearly\nSafety considerations before troubleshooting\nUnderstanding sequences of operations\nIsolating vs. identifying root cause\n\n\nTools and Techniques Overview\n\nVisual inspection\, sensory checks\nUse of checklists\, logs\, and job aids\nCommunication between operators and technicians\n\n\nTroubleshooting Workshop 1\n\nBasic troubleshooting exercises (mechanical focus)\n\n\n\nDay 2 – Diagnostic Skills Development \n\nMechanical Systems Troubleshooting\n\nCommon failure modes (bearings\, belts\, gears\, lubrication issues)\nCase study and interactive exercise\n\n\nElectrical Systems Troubleshooting\n\nBasics of electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO)\nCommon electrical faults (circuits\, fuses\, sensors\, wiring)\nFundamental electrical testing procedures\n\n\nPneumatic & Hydraulic Systems\n\nRecognizing leaks\, pressure losses\, and actuator failures\nPractical lab exercise with simulated faults\n\n\nTeam-Based Problem-Solving Exercise\n\nGroup challenge troubleshooting simulations\n\n\n\nDay 3 – Application and Continuous Improvement \n\nRoot Cause Analysis in Troubleshooting\n\n5 Whys\, fishbone diagrams\, and fault tree analysis\nDocumenting findings for prevention\n\n\nIntegrating Troubleshooting into TPM\n\nOperator involvement and autonomous maintenance\nStandardizing troubleshooting steps and checklists\n\n\nTroubleshooting Workshop 2\n\nBasic troubleshooting scenarios (electrical focus)\n\n\nMeasuring Success\n\nLinking troubleshooting performance to OEE and downtime metrics\nEstablishing KPIs for ongoing improvement\n\n\nAction Planning & Closing Discussion\n\nParticipant action steps for applying skills on the job\nQ&A\, lessons learned\, and next steps\n\n\n\nRegister now for only $1\,295 per person!\nRegister \nWho Should Attend\nThis program is ideal for machine operators\, technicians\, maintenance staff\, supervisors\, and engineers. \nMeet Your Instructor\n\nLarry Bouvier\, CRL\, CMRP\nVice President\, Fuss & O’Neill Manufacturing Solutions\, LLC \nLarry Bouvier is a dynamic and hands-on leader in plant engineering and maintenance with over 14 years as Vice President at Fuss & O’Neill Manufacturing Solutions. With certifications in reliability (CRL) and maintenance (CMRP)\, Larry brings decades of experience mentoring and training manufacturers to improve workplace safety\, asset performance\, and operational excellence. He specializes in world-class asset management\, TPM\, RCM\, CMMS implementation\, and maintenance optimization. Through his practical\, shop-floor approach\, Larry helps clients build sustainable culture change and long-term value across their operations. \n  \nThis program is WEDnetPA eligible.  \nPrint PDFPrint
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LOCATION:Penn College Campus Center\, One College Avenue\, Williamsport\, PA
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