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Robotics Manufacturing Hub is a program from the ARM Institute that funds free robotics consulting and prototyping services for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Funded by the Department of Commerce, the program helps manufacturers explore whether robotics will improve productivity, prototype solutions without commitment to installation, select high-ROI robotics systems, and manage workforce impacts.
ARM Institute experts guide applicants through evaluation and implementation planning. Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized manufacturers, with a focus on those in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Services are provided at no cost to qualifying businesses.
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Robotics in Manufacturing Hub | ARM Institute Program How the Robotics Manufacturing Hub Works The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is provided by the ARM Institute, a national robotics, AI, and workforce institute based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Through the Robotics Manufacturing Hub, ARM Institute experts will help you: Explore if robotics will improve your productivity Prototype robotics solutions without a commitment to installation Select robotics solutions that offer you the highest return on investment Understand how robotics in manufacturing solutions can augment your workforce gaps Manage the impact of robotics in manufacturing on your workforce Who Qualifies for Free Services The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is funded by a grant from the Department of Commerce.
As such, we provide free services to small or medium-sized manufacturers with operations in one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, or Westmoreland. Manufacturers must also fit into the small and medium-sized range, defined as having 500 or fewer employees and less than $100M in annual revenue.
We can also offer services to those who do not fit the criteria for free services. Email [email protected] with interest and to learn more. Are you an ARM Institute Member?
As a benefit of membership , you can use the Robotics Manufacturing Hub even if you are located outside of the Pittsburgh region. The Robotics Manufacturing Hub leverages the ARM Institute’s state-of-the-art Mill 19 facility in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood. Using this facility, we will prototype solutions and demonstrate proofs-of-concept for you without requiring you to commit to installing the system.
On-site Automation Assessments & Business Case Assessment to help you understand where robotics can (and cannot) strengthen your operations Modeling & Simulation in our Mill 19 facility to help you understand what’s possible Proofs of Concepts & Demonstrations that take the risk out of automation and enable you to have confidence in the robotics application before committing to installing it Request for Proposal/Quote Support using ARM Institute experts as a neutral third-party to connect you to the best fit for your needs Robotics Education through workshops, events, and other resources Open Robotics Lab for Exploration & Learning to give you access to robotics equipment Access to the ARM Institute’s Network of 400+ Member Organizations spanning industry, government, and academia Contact us today to get started!
Email [email protected] to get started. Once you complete the form, an Robotics Manufacturing Hub representative will contact you soon for more information.
A Customized Robotics Solution for Kenson Plastics Workshop Recording: Robotic Machine Tending ARM Institute Festive Robots at Work Robotics Manufacturing Hub Named Programming of the Year Additional Robotics Manufacturing Hub Benefits for ARM Institute Members ARM Institute Members, even those located outside of the Southwestern Pennsylvania region, are welcome to use the Robotics Manufacturing Hub as benefit of membership.
Below are a few ways ARM Institute Members can take advantage of this capability: – Collaborate and connect with your fellow ARM Institute members who are interested in solving similar challenges – Provide equipment to be used in the Robotics Manufacturing Hub and showcased at our Pittsburgh facility.
– Participate in educational workshops through the Robotics Manufacturing Hub ARM Members: Interested in learning more, getting involved, providing equipment, or have an idea that’s not listed? Email [email protected] . We’re happy to connect to see how the Robotics Manufacturing Hub can work for you!
Not a member? Explore membership here. Build a Robotics Manufacturing Hub in Your Region Contact us using the form below to learn how you can help manufacturers de-risk robotics solutions, augment workforce gaps, and strengthen operations through robotics by bringing the Robotics Manufacturing Hub to your region.
After completing the form, an ARM Institute expert will be in touch to learn more and explore next steps. Robotics Manufacturing Hub Expansion Form This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Optional: Please add any comments that you would like to share here The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is provided by the ARM Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening U.S. manufacturing through robotics.
The Institute’s 400+ member organizations span industry, government, and academia. Since 2017, the Institute has funded and managed 120+ robotics projects in manufacturing. The ARM Institute operates as an honest broker for manufacturers to help you decide if robotics right for your operations, minimize the risks associated with implementing robotic solutions, and lower the barriers to robotics adoption.
By leveraging the expertise of our national consortium, you have access to the most innovative and proven robotics solutions. The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is housed at the ARM Institute’s Mill 19 headquarters that the Institute shares with Carnegie Mellon University:
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small and medium-sized manufacturers in Southwestern Pennsylvania Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute has established a new Cooperative Agreement with the Department of the Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) with a total ceiling of $87.66 million in combined government funding and ARM Institute cost-share. Six Technology Project Calls have been issued addressing topic areas ranging from robotics for casting and forging, AI advancements for manufacturing, robotics innovations to secure the Maritime Industrial Base, and technologies to address high-priority Department of Defense focus areas. Individual project budgets do not exceed $500,000 requested from the institute. The ARM Institute plans to award approximately $2 million per call to fund multiple projects across its 450+ member organizations. This represents a defense-focused extension of ARM's core manufacturing AI and robotics mission, bridging commercial advanced manufacturing with military production needs.
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Membership is a funding opportunity from the ARM Institute that supports members pursuing robotics and manufacturing modernization projects aligned with U.S. defense and industrial needs. ARM Institute Members can access exclusive Project Calls, including the Organic Industrial Base Tech and Workforce Project Call, which is supported by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology program. Projects target the modernization of legacy military production facilities through innovations in digital operations technology, real-time manufacturing sensors, AI robotic process planning, mobile and large-surface automation, and workforce solutions. Membership is required to participate; selected projects are expected to receive funding exceeding past ARM project levels. Applicants must propose concepts resulting in real prototypes deployed at an Organic Industrial Base facility, and are most likely to succeed if they have existing relationships with OIB facilities.
ARM Institute Robotics and Manufacturing Grants is a project call program from the ARM Institute that funds collaborative R&D projects to modernize robotics and manufacturing in the United States, including for the Organic Industrial Base (OIB) supporting military supply chains. Project calls focus on areas such as digital operations technology, real-time manufacturing sensors, AI robotic process planning, mobile automation, and workforce development. Applicants must be ARM Institute members to submit proposals; membership is open to industry, academia, and government partners. Projects require cost-sharing and commitment from a military or OIB facility for defense-focused calls, and periods of performance typically run up to 24 months. Individual awards can exceed the standard up to $250,000 range for OIB projects given the emphasis on deploying prototypes to active facilities. Project calls are issued on a rolling basis; applicants should contact the ARM Institute directly for upcoming opportunities.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
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