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PennaFlame Ramps up Robotics – ARM Robotics Hub Success Story

Penna Flame Industries, based in Zelienople, PA is an industry-leading commercial heat treater serving customers since 1968. The Penna Flame team worked with the ARM Institute's Robotics Hub to automate several otherwise manual processes, using robotics. Watch the...

Factory of the Future Company Stories: DMI Companies at Step 4

DMI Companies is a world leader in HVAC products, service, and design, headquartered in Monongahela, PA. Thoughtfully and strategically, DMI has ramped up advanced technologies. Hear more about DMI's story on their path to Step 4 - Get Ready: Floor, directly from the...

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....

Defense Industrial Base Manufacturers: Free Cybersecurity Resources from DoD

 The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes the need to help Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations improve their cybersecurity posture and operational resilience and to help the DIB protect DoD information that resides on and transits DIB information systems....
Sheet Metal Fabricator Integrates Robotics with 200%+ Production Improvement
Sheet Metal Fabricator Integrates Robotics with 200%+ Production Improvement
PennaFlame Ramps up Robotics – ARM Robotics Hub Success Story
PennaFlame Ramps up Robotics – ARM Robotics Hub Success Story
Factory of the Future Company Stories: DMI Companies at Step 4
Factory of the Future Company Stories: DMI Companies at Step 4
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
DMI Companies Adopts Robotic and Analytic Technology, Reduces Environmental Footprint
DMI Companies Adopts Robotic and Analytic Technology, Reduces Environmental Footprint
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