SMART-PA
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.
Schedule a no-obligation discovery session today!Smart manufacturing helps to address issues such as:
- Lower production rates due to workforce 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
What is SMART Manufacturing?
The incorporation of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and big data into business and production processes enhances 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.
Unlock Your Business Potential with the SMART-PA Assessment
Take the first step toward innovation and growth with the SMART-PA assessment! This quick and easy tool is designed to help Pennsylvania manufacturers like you identify key areas for improvement and uncover new opportunities for success. Your journey to smarter manufacturing starts today!
Accelerate Your Technology Deployment Through Expert Guidance
The SMART-PA System Integrator Selection Services helps manufacturers navigate technology adoption by providing expert guidance in selecting system integrators for various technology areas like data analytics, IoT, robotics, and AI. From assessing opportunities and defining requirements to managing provider searches and reviewing proposals, this service ensures a streamlined, effective approach to technology deployment.
SMART-PA Benefits & Resources:
- Online and on-site technology assessments
- Free or discounted technical assistance for SMART manufacturing implementation projects
- 70 grants worth up to $5,000 each are available
- No-cost SMART manufacturing training at the Digital Foundry (COMING SOON)
- Events and networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Educational opportunities through webinars and newsletters
SMART-PA Webinar Library
Explore our Webinar Library to access a curated selection of educational sessions designed to help Pennsylvania manufacturers adopt smart technologies, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. Stay informed about the latest industry trends and best practices through our engaging and informative webinars.
SMART-PA Launch 2025
Join us for an engaging session designed to introduce manufacturers across Pennsylvania to the SMART-PA program and its transformative potential. Discover how smart manufacturing can revolutionize your operations, improve efficiencies, and drive growth for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or exploring smart manufacturing for the first time, this event provides valuable insights, practical examples, and actionable resources tailored for manufacturers in all sectors. SMART-PA is a program funded by the Department of Energy and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. From assessments and technical assistance to technology training and mini-grant funding, there are free and low-cost resources available to suit any small/medium manufacturer in Pennsylvania. WATCH
SMART-PA Program Partners
Contact your local partner to see how you can adopt smart manufacturing at your site!
- Matt Minner
Catalyst Connection
mminner@catalystconnection.org
720-519-5250 - Sherri McCleary
Digital Foundry
sherri@digitalfoundrynk.com
724-472-1199 - Mike Griffith
NWIRC
mgriffith@nwirc.org - Sylvia Wower
DVIRC
swower@dvirc.org
610-952-7395 - Dennis Gilbert
IMC
dennisg@imcpa.com - Don Bolton
MANTEC
don@mantec.org - Shawn Furman
MRC
shawn.furman@mrcpa.com - Drew Mackie
NEPIRC
drew@nepirc.com
Trainings & Events
Webinar: How AI Can Unleash The Power of Your Organizational Knowledge
February 27, 2025 | Virtual
Learn how AI can unlock the hidden potential within your organization’s vast knowledge base. This session explores how manufacturers are using AI to access the incredibly valuable insights deeply embedded in institutional knowledge for faster problem resolution and better decision-making. We’ll explore how to turn data into actionable insights and create a foundation for sustained innovation and market leadership.
Presenter: Shai Eisen, CEO, Korra AI
Shai is an experienced leader and engineer with a proven track record of driving innovation across various industries. Currently serving as the CEO of Korra, he spent seven years at Gartner, where he successfully launched and scaled its user reviews platforms. Shai holds an MBA from Columbia University and a B.Sc. in Engineering from Northwestern University.
Webinar: SMART-PA Launch 2025
March 18, 2025 | Virtual
Join us for an engaging session designed to introduce manufacturers across Pennsylvania to the SMART-PA program and its transformative potential. Discover how smart manufacturing can revolutionize your operations, improve efficiencies, and drive growth for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or exploring smart manufacturing for the first time, this event provides valuable insights, practical examples, and actionable resources tailored for manufacturers in all sectors.
SMART-PA is a program funded by the Department of Energy and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
From assessments and technical assistance to technology training and mini-grant funding, there are free and low-cost resources available to suit any small/medium manufacturer in Pennsylvania.
Resource availability is limited, so join us to see what meets your needs!
Who Should Attend:
- Small and medium manufacturers (SMMs) across Pennsylvania
- Manufacturers from disadvantaged communities, women/minority-owned businesses, and organized labor
- Key decision-makers including C-suite executives, production managers, supervisors, technology/IT managers, marketing professionals, and HR leaders
Key Objectives:
- Raise awareness about the SMART-PA program and its available resources
- Highlight the value of smart manufacturing for SMMs
- Demonstrate real-world applications and benefits through case studies