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DMI Companies Adopts Robotic and Analytic Technology, Reduces Environmental Footprint

Company story developed by: Catalyst Connection in Pittsburgh, PA.   DMI, a leader in innovation, operations, and sustainability in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), began its Industry 4.0 journey in 2015. Involved in lean manufacturing and focused on...

Sheet Metal Fabricator Integrates Robotics with 200%+ Production Improvement

Company story developed by: Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), based in Williamsport, PA.  Metal Integrity, a sheet metal fabricator and machine shop in State College PA, was having continued workforce issues, leading to challenges to meet customer orders....

Coming Soon: 30-50%+ Matching Resources for Manufacturers to Deploy Decarbonization Technologies

RISE PA is a $396 million statewide industrial decarbonization grant program funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The purpose of this program is to offer grants...

Bottle Manufacturer Achieves $24,000 in Energy Savings with Support from PennTAP

Company story developed by: PennTAP Creekside Springs, LLC is a bottled water manufacturer situated in Beaver County, PA. Seeking to expand both their workforce and market presence, the management team of Creekside Springs was looking to implement energy-efficient...

Agricultural Product Manufacturer Set Industry 4.0 Priorities and Roadmap, following Assessment and Training

Company story developed by: CIRAS at Iowa State University CJ Bio America is a process manufacturer located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, a component of a global diversified manufacturing company. This location, founded in 2011, manufactures amino acids for livestock and...
Sheet Metal Fabricator Integrates Robotics with 200%+ Production Improvement
Sheet Metal Fabricator Integrates Robotics with 200%+ Production Improvement
DMI Companies Adopts Robotic and Analytic Technology, Reduces Environmental Footprint
DMI Companies Adopts Robotic and Analytic Technology, Reduces Environmental Footprint
3D Printing: Transforming the Industrial World
3D Printing: Transforming the Industrial World
Channellock Leads Design Sprints & Culture Change, Setting Strategic Foundations for Technology & Process Enhancement
Channellock Leads Design Sprints & Culture Change, Setting Strategic Foundations for Technology & Process Enhancement
Manufacturers Guide to Industry 4.0 Technologies
Manufacturers Guide to Industry 4.0 Technologies
Manufacturers Guide to Cybersecurity
Manufacturers Guide to Cybersecurity
NIST Control Systems Tips and Tactics
NIST Control Systems Tips and Tactics
Manufacturers Guide To Finding and Retaining Talent
Manufacturers Guide To Finding and Retaining Talent
Paper Mill Trains Managers on Change Management, to Fully Benefit from Robotics Upgrades
Paper Mill Trains Managers on Change Management, to Fully Benefit from Robotics Upgrades
Food Manufacturer Uses Assessment, Modeling and Internet of Things to 4x Production
Food Manufacturer Uses Assessment, Modeling and Internet of Things to 4x Production
Agricultural Product Manufacturer Set Industry 4.0 Priorities and Roadmap, following Assessment and Training
Agricultural Product Manufacturer Set Industry 4.0 Priorities and Roadmap, following Assessment and Training