Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
Remote monitoring of assets is the proven first step for manufacturers like you to leverage the Internet of Things to increase your operational efficiency and improve profitability. Once connected, you can monitor how assets are performing in the field and can collect valuable data. However, to take the next step and understand the significance of Read More
You’ve likely heard the basic premise behind the Internet of Things (IoT) and may even have your own projects in the works. But, do you know what separates data overload from data insight? It’s context. And, it’s easy to lose. Listen to a panel of industry experts discuss how to walk the fine line between Read More
Field service management technologies of the past have often disappointed, resulting in high service costs, excessive warranty expenses, and dissatisfied customers. A new wave of emerging technologies, ranging from the smart internet-connected devices to augmented reality and artificial intelligence-driven technician support systems promise to deliver a new level of field service efficiency. In this webinar, Read More
In manufacturing, four factors — speed, agility, quality, and reliability — typically decide winners from losers. But most of today’s plants are missing the secret to improving these areas: data. In fact, only a fraction of all data generated in manufacturing plants ever gets analyzed for insights, with little of that in real time. The Read More
Join us for this webinar by the team led by Dr. Qian Wang, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University. This project is supported by a 2018 DCED Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Award. Laser-based additive manufacturing (AM) processes involve a large number of process parameters that affect the final geometry, mechanical property, material microstructure, Read More
Every 39 seconds! On average, there is a cyberattack every 39 seconds. That’s 2,244 attacks a day. The effects of which can either bring a company down or bring them together to become stronger than ever. Pilz was hit with a ransomware cyberattack on October 13, 2019. Pilz chose not to comply with the attacker’s Read More
In the expanding world of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are under greater pressure than ever to be flexible and efficient. By leveraging the vast amounts of data generated by IoT, AI, and other technologies, today’s smart measuring systems can provide many of the key capabilities smart factories need to improve process efficiencies and ensure product quality. Read More
SMART-PA Launch 2025 Register Join us for an engaging session designed to introduce manufacturers across Pennsylvania to the SMART-PA program and its transformative potential. Discover how smart manufacturing can revolutionize operations, improve efficiencies, and drive growth for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or exploring smart manufacturing for the first Read More