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U.S. Manufacturing Is Resilient, Innovative, Increasingly Digital

On the eve of the world’s largest industrial show, American manufacturers “don't just want to keep up,” according to one ...
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Look out China, US Manufacturing is Headed for No. 1

(Industryweek.com 3/31/16) Advanced manufacturing technologies are helping to push the United States back toward being the most competitive manufacturing nation in ...
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3D Printing: Customers Taking Charge of the Supply Chain

The demand economy, when paired with the advent of 3D printing, is a true game changer for the manufacturing industry ...
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Bipartisan bill from Senators Coons, Ayotte & Peters would support America’s small manufacturers

Bill would expand and improve a key federal program supporting small to medium-sized manufacturers in all 50 states (Press Release ...
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State of the Global Supply Chain

The State of the Global Supply Chain Report is an analysis of the top issues, challenges and opportunities faced by ...
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Why a Sustainable Supply Chain Is Key to Staying Competitive

(Environmental Leader – Jessica Lyons Hardcastle: 4-11-16)    Apple’s latest supply chain audit report shows its push for more rigorous environmental ...
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Pennsylvania Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference

SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendar for October 31 - November 1, 2016, and we'll see you at the Hershey ...
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AME announces Spring events

AME Mid-Atlantic Newsletter ...
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Obama Administration Announces New Revolutionary Fibers & Textiles Manufacturing Innovation Hub

(SSTI: 4-1-16)    The eighth manufacturing innovation institute brings over $300 million in public-private investment from leading universities and manufacturers to ...
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ISM Index Points to First U.S. Manufacturing Growth Since August

According to at least one analyst, “the worst is over,” and “manufacturing will be less of a drag on the ...
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SBDC GrowSmart – Expertise for Growing Businesses

SBDC GrowSmart is a dynamic program for owners and senior managers of growing businesses. The program is disigned for leaders of companies ...
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2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index

The 2016 Global manufacturing competitiveness index reveals country rankings and competitiveness drivers through a survey of more than 500 of ...
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Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Industry Showcased in New Edition of Pennsylvania Economic Quarter

Pennsylvania's manufacturing industry has transformed over the years through dynamic evolution to meet modern needs, and the incorporation of ...
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Think nothing is made in America? Output has doubled in three decades

U.S. manufacturing isn’t dead; factories are running at close to a record pace (Market Watch – Rex Nutting: 3-28-16)      The ...
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Look Out China, US Manufacturing is Headed for No. 1

U.S. expected to take crown as most competitive manufacturing nation by 2020 (IW – Steve Minter: 3-31-16)    Advanced manufacturing technologies ...
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Videon Central Announces Manufacturing and Testing Services

What’s the opposite of off-shoring manufacturing to countries where labor is cheaper? Bringing it even closer to home. That’s what ...
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Northway Industries, Inc.

“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Northway Industries, Inc.


Rockland Manufacturing Co.

“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


Pik Rite, Inc.

The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


NuVisions Center

We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


SilcoTek

5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


Prysmian Group

The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


Nittany Paper Mills, Inc.

We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.


QCast Aluminum

The Value Stream Mapping exercise conducted by the IMC enabled us to visually see the overall production process and the areas we needed to target for improvement. Without this process, QCast may not … Read more

Terry ArnoldGeneral ManagerQCast Aluminum


Lang’s Chocolates

IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.

Robert LangOwnerLang’s Chocolates


Metal Integrity

“IMC has been an excellent resource for us to accomplish objectives that we would not have been able to achieve on our own. We would highly recommend any company taking full advantage of the services … Read more

Marc DagataPresidentMetal Integrity




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News

IMC Joins CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadshow to Showcase Innovation Across Pennsylvania

On December 11, 2025, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) along with approximately 100 industry manufacturing professionals, attended the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadshow hosted by the Digital Foundry in New Kensington, PA, an event highlighting the …

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Happy Manufacturing Month!

Celebrating Manufacturing: October Is Manufacturing Month & Friday Is National Manufacturing Day Every October, manufacturers across the U.S. are spotlighted for their vital role in innovation, jobs, and regional growth. While National Manufacturing Day (this …

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IMC Business Advisor, Rick Terry, Earns Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification

The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is proud to announce that Frederick (Rick) Terry, Business Advisor, has successfully earned the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification from Rensselaer at Work, a division of Rensselaer Polytechnic …

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