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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....

Real Time Funding Opportunity for Energy Improvement Projects- Due October 1

Real time funding opportunity: Department of Energy. Applications Due October 1, 2024. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with its Partnership Intermediary, ENERGYWERX, has re-opened applications for small and medium-sized manufacturing firms (SMMs)...

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...