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The Penn State Learning Factory provides industry partners the opportunity to work with motivated students for a semester-long capstone design project. Companies submit technical analysis, financial justification, or prototyping projects, and students then gain the real-world experience of partnering and working hands-on with a company. Last spring, PennTAP helped facilitate 17 connections between businesses and university student teams for the Learning Factory's Capstone Design Program. Learn more and submit a project.
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An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Penn State is part of a project that received a $1 million National Science Foundation Engines Development Award. The award will fund the development of the Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Engine, which will support the manufacture and deployment of bio-based products for application in green building construction, packaging, fabrics, renewable energy and land remediation. Penn State is partnering with Vytal Plant Science Research (VPSR), a nonprofit biotechnology corporation based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania that worked with PennTAP to help build the project team and develop the grant proposal. Read more.
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The Nittany Lion Consulting Group (NLCG) is an experiential learning program in the form of a student-led, faculty-supported consulting firm. In NLCG, students earn academic credit as they collaborate with businesses to take on real-world business challenges. Company project submissions are open for the fall semester. Learn more.
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Our staff can help reduce energy and operating costs with an energy and operational assessment at your manufacturing facility. PennTAP advisors will assess the efficiency of your current building systems and provide an unbiased assessment of potential upgrades that will increase your energy efficiency and reduce costs. Advisors will also provide calculations to assist in grant applications and guide you on your path to sustainability. Learn more.
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Featured Regional Highlights |
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Pledging $50,000, the Symmco Foundation has created the Symmco Foundation LaunchBox Endowment at Penn State DuBois. The pledge was matched 1-to-1 by Penn State through a now concluded matching gifts program, providing a $100,000 endowment to support North Central PA LaunchBox and its Idea Lab. The LaunchBox supports manufacturing competitiveness and workforce needs, growing and attracting talented entrepreneurs and innovators, and creating new high-knowledge, high-technology businesses for the region. Read more.
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Offerings include:
- Entry level CNC (computer numerical control) lathe training
- Die setter training
- OSHA 10-hour class for general industry
- Steam treatment process of powder metal parts
Each course will be offered independently and feature the region’s leading manufacturing companies. Read more.
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Upcoming Webinars & Events |
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Hosted by PennTAP
Date: Sept. 21
Time: 11 am - Noon
This PennTAP webinar will explore fundamental manufacturing process improvements that are key to pollution prevention and to reducing carbon footprints in manufacturing companies. We will also highlight sustainable technology improvements developed for the metal casting industry that demonstrate effective green pathway solutions, which can be used in other manufacturing sectors. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by OriginLabs
Date: July 29, Aug. 5, Sept. 23
Place: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, State College
OriginLabs, Happy Valley’s newest prototyping and fabrication space, is now offering workshops in the areas of automation and collaborative robotics, additive manufacturing, and laser scanning. With gracious support from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Realizing Automated and Advanced Manufacturing Processes (RAAMP), this workshop series is free to all and requires no previous experience. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by MANTEC
Date: Oct. 5
Time: 8:30 am - 6 pm
The SMART Manufacturing Conference: Empowering Change will empower attendees with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive in the ever-changing manufacturing landscape. Topics of discussion will include data-driven decision making, AI, and innovation in manufacturing. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Invent Penn State
Date: Oct. 16-17
Location: Hershey Lodge, Hershey
Discover innovations from high-growth and emerging markets, including energy and advanced manufacturing, at the Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference. The Venture & IP Conference is one of the largest tech startup conferences in the Mid-Atlantic. Learn more and register to attend.
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This project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community & Economic Development. Learn more.
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