The Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) mission is to enhance the competitiveness and growth of small- and medium-sized manufacturers in northwest Pennsylvania by working with clients to improve productivity and technology performance. We thought this article (see link below) discussing the “plant of the future” would be a great one to share. Manufacturers can tap into the resources of NWIRC for tech scouting, technology driven market intelligence (TDMI), as well as IT KickStart minigrants.
https://www.manufacturing.net/news/2015/07/the-plant-of-the-future-seven-key-elements