Advanced Automation for Manufacturers | Fall 2025
Event Start Date:
October 27, 2025
Event Start Time:
8:30 AM
Event Location:
Manufacturers Resource Center
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to
Automation/Smart Manufacturing, equipping learners with skills to enhance industrial operations.
It covers traditional automation, SCADA systems, robotics, IoT devices, data collection, storage, and analytics, alongside network architecture, edge computing, and cybersecurity. Through a mix of instruction, simulations, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how these technologies integrate to boost manufacturing efficiency, minimize downtime, and enable datadriven decisions.
The curriculum emphasizes practical applications, preparing learners to deploy scalable automation solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. By the end, participants will be ready to navigate automation and manufacturing technology, driving innovation and operational excellence.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Gain a solid foundation in automation concepts and how they apply to real-world operations
- Learn how sensors, automation, SCADA, robotics, and IoT systems integrate to improve process efficiency
- Understand how to collect, store, and analyze manufacturing data to drive better decision-making
- Explore the role of edge devices, network architecture, and cybersecurity in an industrial environment
- Analyze realistic case studies from small manufacturers to see practical applications of automation in action
Who Should Attend
This course caters to individuals at various stages of their careers, including; Manufacturing Engineers,
Operations Mangers, Automation and Controls Technicians, IT Professionals, Maintenance Supervisors,
Reliability Engineers.
Questions?
Contact Nicole Pierce at (484) 655-4873 or nicole.pierce@mrcpa.org.
Instructor
Shawn Furman | MRC – Director, Automation and Manufacturing Technology Strategy
Shawn has a 20-year proven, well rounded background in leading process improvements at industry icons directing or managing teams in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Maintenance Management, or combinations of both.
Shawn provides the experience and talent small and mid-sized manufacturers need to help them implement their technology roadmap and guide them through the implementation of transformative technologies that are critical to compete and drive their companies into the future.
Enter Registration Information:
Note: All registration fees must be received in advance of the date of your event. MRC must be notified two weeks in advance of this event if you need to cancel, otherwise we can only grant a credit to another MRC event. Remember, you can also send a substitute.