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!
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 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: SMART-PA Launch 2025
January 7, 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