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Digital Manufacturing for Small Manufacturers
Posted in News on June 25th, 2019
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 investments in… READ MORE
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Are Robots Right for Your Plant?
Posted in News on June 25th, 2019
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 robots are the… READ MORE
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Get ROI with Robots
Posted in News on June 5th, 2019
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 company… READ MORE
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How to Make Your First Robot Integration a Success
Posted in News on June 5th, 2019
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 overall. But how do your… READ MORE
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MRC Heading to a Bigger Office
Posted in News on May 30th, 2019
by Brian Pedersen, May 23, 2019 This is an article Lehigh Valley Business posted on LVB.com officially announcing MRC’s move to a larger location in the Fogelsville area. To see the article for more details just click on the photo… READ MORE
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2019 WSCM Statewide Best of PA Video Awards Announced
Posted in News on May 2nd, 2019
By Stacy Wescoe, May 1, 2019 at 9:38 AM The 2019 “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Statewide Best of PA awards were announced today in Harrisburg at the Forum Auditorium. First Place went to the Bucks County Neil A. Armstrong… READ MORE
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Berks Schuylkill “What’s So Cool” Manufacturing Video Contest Winners
Posted in News on March 8th, 2019
Presented by Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), the Student Video Contest: “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) gives students in Berks and Schuylkill Counties the opportunity to network with local manufacturers as well as gain new perspectives, record their experiences and present them in an educational and “cool” way through documentary video production. The contest was created to generate excitement that draws students towards considering manufacturing career paths to create a 21st century workforce.
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PA Governor Boosts Career & Technical Education
Posted in “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?”, News on March 1st, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2019 Wolf Administration Encourages Students to Pursue Manufacturing Careers at ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Awards Ceremony Bethlehem, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver encouraged students… READ MORE
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“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Announces 2019 Lehigh Valley Awards
Posted in News on February 26th, 2019
Presented by Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), the Student Video Contest: “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) gives students in Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties the opportunity to connect directly with local manufacturers, document their experiences and present them in an educational and “cool” way through documentary video production. The contest was created to generate excitement that draws students towards considering manufacturing career paths.
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Generation YouTube Gets Some Love (of Manufacturing)
Posted in News on January 29th, 2019
Industry Week published a great article on January 28, 2019 on their website that MRC’s CEO,Jack Pfunder, wrote about the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” student video contests that are spreading statewide across Pennsylvania. Here is the link to the… READ MORE