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SMART-PA: Manufacturing Technology Grant | IMC Skip to primary navigation Adopt Smart Technology that Advances Your Manufacturing Site! The SMART-PA program helps Pennsylvania small and medium manufacturers invest in smart manufacturing technologies to stay competitive through increased efficiencies, talent attraction and reduced costs. What is SMART Manufacturing?
The incorporation of advanced technologies into business and production processes that enhance efficiency, flexibility and quality. By connecting systems, machines and people across your manufacturing enterprise, it enables real-time decision-making, process optimization and greater operational control. SMART-PA Benefits & Resources Online and onsite technology assessments.
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Free or discounted technical assistance for SMART manufacturing implementation projects Grants worth up to $5,000 each No-cost SMART manufacturing training at the Digital Foundry (coming soon) Events and networking opportunities with industry professionals Educational opportunities through webinars and newsletters Review SMART-PA Guidelines SMART Manufacturing Helps to Address Issues such as: Lower production rates due to workplace issues Delays in accessing production data because of manual or paper-based processes High scrap rates from unnoticed out-of-spec processes Excessive machine downtime IMC is Central Pennsylvania’s source for SMART-PA Manufacturing assistance.
Contact Us | info@imcpa. com | (570) 329-3200 to receive a complimentary assessment when you schedule a no-obligation discover session! Northway Industries, Inc. Northway Industries, Inc. Rockland Manufacturing Co.
Bo Pratt President Rockland Manufacturing Co. Caleb Thomas Product Line Manager Pik Rite, Inc. Terry Knouse Vice President of Operations NuVisions Center 5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.
Brandon Smith Quality Control Lead Technician SilcoTek Jeanette Wragg Training Manager Prysmian Group Nittany Paper Mills, Inc. We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready. The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.
Steve Prentiss Vice President of Human Resources Nittany Paper Mills, Inc. Terry Arnold General Manager QCast Aluminum IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pennsylvania small and medium manufacturers. Includes online and onsite technology assessments and free or discounted technical assistance for SMART manufacturing implementation projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SMART-PA: Manufacturing Technology Grant is funded by IMC (Central Pennsylvania's Manufacturing Extension Partner). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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