Join the ARM Institute’s Robotics Manufacturing Hub and Catalyst Connection for a free workshop exploring robotics for visual inspection on April 29! This workshop is designed specifically for manufacturers and will center on tangible applications of machine vision and robot assisted metrology for inspection tasks. Inspection tasks are ripe for robotics and automation – in this workshop, you’ll learn how robotics can improve your inspection processes by catching defects, improving quality and efficiency, minimizing manual inspection processes, and more. We will dive into camera types (2D vs 3D), lighting, CMM tending, robotic laser scanning. software and even how AI works in this application area.

Through a combination of expert-led presentations and live demonstrations, attendees will walk away from our workshop with an understanding about how other manufacturers have adopted robotics for inspection, the dos and don’ts of adopting robotics and automation, what’s possible in robotics for inspection, tangible next steps to get started, and information about free resources available to Western PA region manufacturers.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for free!

Who Should Attend:

Manufacturers of all sizes; those located in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region will find this workshop to be particularly valuable
Robotics Suppliers

Location:

Mill 19 A

4501 Lytle St

Pittsburgh, PA 15207

About the Robotics Manufacturing Hub & the ARM Institute

The ARM Institute is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and is part of the Manufacturing USA® network. The ARM Institute leverages a unique, robust, and diverse ecosystem of 400+ consortium members and partners across industry, academia, and government to make robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers large and small, train and empower the manufacturing workforce, strengthen our economy and global competitiveness, and elevate national security and resilience.

Through the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaboration, the region’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge award through the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the ARM Institute provides free services regional small and medium sized manufacturers evaluate their operations and understand where and how robotics can enhance their competitiveness. The ARM Institute does this through its Robotics Manufacturing Hub located at Mill 19 in Pittsburgh and through Regional Innovation Accelerators.

Interested in leveraging free services to explore robotics through the Robotics Manufacturing Hub but can't make it to our event? Email us at RMHub@arminstitute.org or learn more here.

Once you reach out, a member of our team will be in contact.

About Catalyst Connection & the Digital Bridge Program

Catalyst Connection is a non-profit in Pittsburgh that helps small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania through consulting and training services. They collaborate with clients and the manufacturing community to boost revenue, growth, and productivity. They are supported by various organizations, including the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

The Digital Bridge program, led by Catalyst Connection, brings a wide range of resources to manufacturers working to improve their operations and address challenges through technology adoption. Catalyst and their partner organizations provide free and low-cost technical assistance, access to capital, graduate student projects, and networking and events. Additionally, Catalyst and ARM collaborate to facilitate leveraging of both program resources by regional manufacturers.

Robotics for Inspection: Free Manufacturer Workshop In-Person Participation