by Michael Griffith, NWIRC Manufacturing Technology Engineer
Small- and medium- sized manufacturers outsource support functions as an integral part of their cost-cutting and business growth initiatives. Legal, payroll, tax preparation, web design, and information systems management are examples of a…
In October 2015, the Obama Administration unveiled an updated Strategy for American Innovation. The strategy, first issued in 2009, provides an overview of the Administration’s efforts to ensure America continues to lead as the world’s most innovative economy, to develop…
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced this past October that the University of Michigan will lead a consortium to identify new and emerging areas of advanced manufacturing that…
The Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (IRC) Network is leading a state-wide initiative to help manufacturers implement and utilize an open innovation business model. Watch this video to learn more!…
by Ashley Wilson-Rew, protocol 80, Inc.
In very basic terms, the Internet of Things means all of your devices will be connected to and sharing data through the Internet. This includes things that were never originally online, like your coffeemaker,…
by Michael Griffith
Manufacturing Technology Engineer, NWIRC
Owning and managing a manufacturing business presents ever-changing challenges. Suppliers, customers, employees and other stakeholders can pull an owner or manager in many directions, but available constancy may be in the form of…
TechFest Industry Day on December 9th at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center offers education and showcases technology for those in manufacturing. One of the breakout sessions features When to Cut and When to Print. If you are new to manufacturing,…
NWIRC recently provided assistance to South Erie Production Company (SEPCO) for their robotics project. Visit the Success Story page to read about how SEPCO automates for success.
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