— Step Five

Get Technical

Plot out final engineering, operational, and financial details and implement. There are numerous local public – and many private – supports for this stage.

For example, reach out to your local Ben Franklin Technology Partner for technical and financial support, or your PREP Network Coordinator for help navigating a range of local economic development aids (e.g. siting, export assistance, financial assistance).

Jump to Knowledge Bank

Common actions in Get Technical are listed below; jump to Knowledge Bank for examples of how companies advance them.

Create a Detailed Technical Plan with Engineers

Prototype to De-Risk Implementation

Buy & Install the Equipment

Develop Safety Protocols & Procedures and Prepare Staff

Develop Models & Simulations to Visualize Layout & Functionality

Finalize Your Financial Approach

Develop, Test & Debug Software & Control Systems

Gradually Transition in Technology (Allowing Time for Staff to Adapt)

ARM Institute accelerates the adoption of robotics to increase U.S. Manufacturing competitiveness. The ARM Institute brings stakeholders from industry, government, and academia experts together to enable innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), autonomy, and workforce development, ultimately to strengthen domestic manufacturing and secure the industrial base. ARM Institute works nationally, and is based in Pittsburgh. It offers particular supports for manufacturers in Southwestern Pennsylvania via the Robotics Manufacturing Hub and Regional Innovation Accelerators.