Rich Hobbs Is New President & CEO of MRC

The MRC Board of Directors officially announced the appointment of Rich Hobbs to replace Jack Pfunder as President & CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center at its recent board meeting. “Jack and his team built a successful company culture and Rich Hobbs’ unique...

MRC Has a New Address!

MRC has moved!  We are all very excited about our new offices in the Fogelsville area of Allentown.  We’ve got lots of space now for training courses and to expand Lean Enterprise Works, our hands-on “manufacturing factory.”   Come visit us and see...

Digital Manufacturing for Small Manufacturers

Digital manufacturing and design (DM&D) promises to transform supply chains as OEMs sync together processes and companies in a “virtual vertical integration.” How do small and medium-sized manufacturers prepare for this future? Find out how to leverage modest...

Are Robots Right for Your Plant?

Recent advances are making robotics implementation accessible to even the smallest manufacturers. Promising improvements to productivity and safety, robotics are not just an option, but could be an essential aspect of any manufacturing company’s future. Determine if...

Get ROI with Robots

With bottom-line benefits such as reduced cycle times, improved employee satisfaction, and fewer customer returns, robots are giving small and medium-sized manufacturers the ability to compete with larger players. Here are four ways robots can deliver ROI to your...

How to Make Your First Robot Integration a Success

Across the United States, small and medium-sized manufacturers are contemplating integrating industrial robots into their facilities for various reasons, including taking on repetitive tasks and freeing up staff for higher level work and increasing productivity...