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Smart Manufacturing Systems: Improving Processes and Ensuring Product Quality

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, Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, Industry 4.0 Solutions, innovation, IoT

Preparing for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Maintenance Operations “Thaw”

While none of us are sure of when the end of the pandemic will be, we realize our manufacturing operations are in a time of transition. We’ve gone from the Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Post COVID Manufacturing

Funding for Energy Efficiency Equipment Upgrades

Taking advantage of opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy-related costs often requires investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Identifying funding available to your business and providing estimates of Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, energy efficiency, energy equipment funding, energy funding, innovation

From Challenge to Challenger: Your Path to Additive Manufacturing Success

How can your organization approach additive manufacturing (AM) in the best way possible? The simplest answer is to embrace AM as a massive opportunity for growth instead of a challenge Read More

Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, innovation

Ramping Up Lunch Break Discussion

Since the beginning of May, federal and state government officials have started to reopen the economy. During the last AME Mid-Atlantic lunch break, participants shared their plans, expectations, concerns, thoughts Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, COVID Ramp up, COVID Recovery, innovation

Selling Value in Uncharted Waters

How to compete against the competition, which might have a lower price, without giving up on your price. At this session, we will dive into the aspects of: What it Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Selling during COVID

How COVID-19 Will Trigger Global Supply Chain Realignment… and What To Do About It

The Sequential Consequences of China Ripple Effects from Coronavirus IMC sister-center Catalyst Connection is hosting this webinar that will explore the ramifications of the COVID-19 virus, starting with the initial Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, supply chain

How Can Employers Prepare for a Post-COVID-19 Workplace

The spread of the novel Coronavirus may diminish soon, requiring employers to begin reopening their businesses and welcoming back employees. Employers need to be ready to confront the issues concerning Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Post COVID

New Product and Process Development – From Strategy to Factory Floor

The SPEED OF CHANGE keeps increasing in EVERYTHING.  Including… ·        Customer Requirements ·        Technology ·        Communications ·        Competitive Marketplace ·        Knowledge/Know-How Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, reshoring, supply chain

IMC Central PA Lean Roundtable Call

IMC would like to touch base with our “Continuous Improvement Community”, those who have been thru IMC’s lean training programs. We would like to hear from you and discuss a Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Lean Manufacturing, process improvement

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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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What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest Announces 2025 Central Susquehanna Awards

IMC is excited to announce the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Central Susquehanna student video contest awards.  The annual awards ceremony was held April 23rd at The Venue at Liberty …

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IMC Announces the Release of its Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll Results

We are pleased to announce the results of our Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll. This initiative aimed to gather insights from regional manufacturers regarding the potential impact of proposed tariffs on the region’s manufacturing sector. We …

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Central PA Manufacturing Tariff Poll

This poll is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please watch our e-news and socials for follow-up information regarding the results. Central PA manufacturers, your participation is crucial in helping us understand …

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