Industry 4.0 Providers - Catalyst Connection

Connect manufacturers with leading technology solutions that drive innovation and competitiveness. As Industry 4.0 continues to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape, our providers specialize in key areas like Augmented Reality, Big Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Simulation, and System Integration. These cutting-edge technologies empower manufacturers to enhance efficiency, improve safety, secure data, and optimize operations, ensuring your business is prepared for the future of manufacturing. Explore our curated list of providers below to find the right solutions for your digital transformation.

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AUGMENTED REALITY

SimInsights
20381 Lake Forest Drive, Suite B15, Lake Forest, CA 92630
www.SimInsights.com
A California based augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) company focused on workforce training, onboarding, and support. Their clients include Fortune 500 and have R&D funding from the NSF.

AR/VR can grow talent pipelines with engaging, data enhanced programs. Examples of AR/VR use cases include onboarding, certification prep, reskilling, assessments, remote assistance, and step-by-step virtual guidance, all with collaborative and independent options.

XRconnectED
1942 Antietam Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
www.xrconnected.com
XRconnectED provides consulting, strategy and education for organizations who want to get started with virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, or 360-degree video. We also offer full-service, professional, affordable 360-degree video production

BIG DATA & ANALYTICS

River Pointe Technologies
1700 Ashwood Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317
riverpointtechnology.com
Simplify the deployment, integration, and management of technology. Build and support secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platforms. Also have pre-packed and integrated cloud automation pipelines. Work with GitLab, GitHub, and Azure.

Delta Bravo AI
131 E Main Street, Suite 303, Rock Hill, SC 29730
deltabravo.ai
Turn plant floor data into insight and tools to increase utilization and uptime and reduce quality defects and scrap. Platform can create predictive models to fit a company’s data.

Plainspoken Digital
Remote
www.plainspokendigital.com
Conduct analysis of target audiences to create campaigns that can expand the organization’s reach and create profit. Also have dashboards to understand competitor activity, revenue, and employee performance.

CYBERSECURITY

Blackbottle Security
7000 Stonewood Drive, Suite 222, Wexford, PA 15090
https://blackbottleit.com
Monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, respond, and deliver security to a business. Assess cyber risk by monitoring the protection and flow of sensitive data.

Ceeva IT
643 First Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
www.ceeva.com
Our cybersecurity services begin with a security mindset. Once we understand your potential threats, we help build a wall of security capable of keeping your people, assets, and data safe and secure.

Compliancy IT
One Northgate Square, Suite 202, Greensburg, PA 15601
https://compliancyit.io
Compliancy IT has a proven and streamlined process to quickly get you compliant and ready for your CMMC Assessment – at a fraction of the cost of high-priced firms.

Custos IQ LLC
618 Beaver Street, Suite 201, Sewickley, PA 15143
www.custosiq.com
CUSTOS IQ was founded to provide a full range of cyber security services based on the latest security tools available on the open market. Our experience and insight is what we leverage to keep your organization safe.

Ethical Intruder
100 W Station Square Drive, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
https://ethicalintruder.com/default.aspx
A guided assessment, “Cyber Liability Maturity Model”, through six security segments. Create IT controls, security plans, provide training and test their plan, creating recovery plans and validation for setup.

NextLink Labs
1900 Main Street, Suite 201, Canonsburg, PA 15317
https://nextlinklabs.com
NextLink Labs implements robust, scalable cloud-native solutions following best practices of DevOps, data management, cybersecurity, and agile software development.

Real IT Care
136 Catawissa Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701
https://realitcare.com
Real IT Care offers Managed Security Services (MSSP) to support the cybersecurity needs of our clients, and a full spectrum of products including enterprise antivirus (EDR), enterprise backup, Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), advanced email security and encryption, Multifactor Authentication (MFA), DNS filtering, vulnerability scanning, application control, and Security Information Events Management (SIEM) with a 24/7 Security Operations Center.

Sher Technologies
434 Perry Highway, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
https://sher-technologies.com
SherTech will help you develop policies, processes, and procedures that will protect business assets. Our expertise can help you combat the complex threats that sophisticated viruses and malware can impose on your companies. We can administer the implementation of antivirus, anti-malware software, spam filtering, and software that predicts data theft and malware through web filtering services.

Sierra Experts
2 Robinson Plaza, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
https://www.sierraexperts.com
Our specialization includes remote monitoring and management of computer systems, cloud/virtual systems hosting, VoIP/SIP PBX trunks and solutions, colocation, digital marketing services, graphic and web design, custom software development.

Vertilocity
1370 Washington Pike, Suite 101, Bridgeville, PA 15017
www.vertilocity.com
Vertilocity is a team of dedicated IT professionals focused on contributing to the success of our clients by “Increasing profitability through the integration of people, processes and technology.” Vertilocity has the knowledge and expertise to help your organization be more proactive and improve performance with limited investment. We work with our customers to understand their goals from a business perspective, then suggest the correct solutions to bridge that gap.

INTERNET OF THINGS

Ectobox
322 N Shore Drive, Building 1B, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
ectobox.com
Predictive and prescriptive analytics (PTC ThingWorx), tracking of documents. Perform DTMAs and pilot projects in order to solve issues real-time.

Interstacks
100 W Station Square Drive, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
www.interstacks.com
Supply a block that can send data from the shop floor to the cloud or other machines. Can use ethernet (data port) or other PLC outputs. Connects with a dashboard to display database.

Winjit
1441 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
www.winjitusa.com
Provide innovative technology and engineering solutions that have the possibility to expand and improve upon.

Hamiltonian Systems
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
www.hamiltonianusa.com
Two products: Kãsei, a data integration platform that integrates with Enterprise Software, Analytics and Cloud Applications. MRO Optimizer used AI and Machine Learning algorithms to analyze the MRO parts ordering rules, decreases MRO spend and reduces stockouts.

ROBOTICS

Robot 27
550 Wald Street, Irvine, CA 92618
www.robot27.com
Interface to be used with any Universal Robot. Touch screen that allows operators to execute pre-defined robot programs and functions. Programmers can add and remove programs and parameters from the operating system.

Rapid Robotics
100 Hooper Street, Suite 15, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.rapidrobotics.com
Provide a 6-axis Cobot. Set up in hours, can be trained for multiple tasks without being reprogrammed.

Gray Matter Robotics
349 W 168th Street, Gardena, CA 90248
graymatter-robotics.com
Provide autonomous surface finishing solutions. Sanding, buffing, polishing, blasting, painting/coating, trimming and inspecting. No programming or complex fixturing is needed.

ACT Robotics
95 Wooster Court, Bristol, CT 6010
www.actrobots.com
Develop solutions to Robotic Finishing Cells. Provide both robots and tools, some offered by Z3D Solutions LLC. Without controls or fully connected with standard interfaces.

Scalable Robotics
34 Ellsworth Lane, Ellington, CT 6029
scalablerobotics.ai
Point and click programming in order to train robotics on movement. Easy for people with no experience.

VersaBuilt Robotics
12000 W Frankline Road, Boise, ID 83709
www.versabuilt.com
Provide systems that work with Universal Robots. The Mill Automation is a CNC machine tending system that has robot motion that is pre programmed. The Lathe Automation System is another CNC machine tending system. For both, enter part dimensions and the CNC program numbers.

Formic
445 W Erie Street, Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60654
www.formic.com
Customization of CoBots. Previously attached grippers and created mobile palletizing systems and loading/unloading/cooling process. Provide post-installation services.

Mech Mind
1260 Iroquois Avenue, Suite 300, Naperville, IL 60563
www.mech-mind.com
Previously worked with automotive, logistical, construction machinery, and home appliance. 3D vision system that works with robots to recognize, locate, and pick up parts. Can glue and install.

Wes-Tech
720 Dartmouth Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
wes-tech.com
Provide and implement solutions to manufacturing systems. Partnered with PROMOT Automation.

Universal Robots
2743 Wormwood Street, Boston, MA 2210
www.universal-robots.com
Provide cobots of different sizes and a software interface to connect operators to cobots.

Innovation Tech
29020 S Wixom Road, Suite 100, Wixom, MI 48393
www.innovationtechllc.com
Work with OEMs robot simulation packages to help the development of 3D robot simulation, offline programming and online implementation, software development, and conversion of programs. They also develop programs for paint, powder coating, and dispense processes.

Yaskawa
100 Automation Way, Miamisburg, OH 45342
www.motoman.com/en-us
Provide robotics and software to manufacturers. Multitude of robotics for different systems. Provide parts, service, and training for integration of the robotics.

FANUC
7700 Innovation Way, Mason, OH 45040
www.fanucamerica.com
Supplier for manufacturing including CNCs and motion control, robotics, and ROBOMACHINE machining centers

KC Robotics
9000 LeSaint Drive, West Chester, OH 45014
www.kcrobotics.com
Work with PushCorp. Previously produced robotics for welding with changeable fixtures, deburring, orientation of product, and inspection.

Data Science Automation
375 Valley Brook Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
dsautomation.com
Systems integrator. Robotics, machine vision, data integration. Brought unique solution to CP Industries measurement cell effort

Proud Automation (Owned by RG Group)
325 S Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
www.proudco.com
www.rg-group.com
Systems integrator. Extensive experience with Cognex vision systems. Doosan cobot integrator, MiR (AMR units), Fanuc

Premier Automation
1100 Rico Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
www.premierautomation.com
Extensive experience with large robotics and other manufacturing systems. Fanuc integrator. Also large factory hard automation – steel mills, other process industries. Owns Panelshop.com for custom electrical panels. Recently opened branch in Atlanta, connection with ARM and Georgia Tech Robotics

NEFF Automation
176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086
neffautomation.com
Industrial automation equipment distributor, Universal Robots. Most robotic applications will be referred to 3rd party systems integrators. Provides equipment and basic training/setup support. Has been engaged in SWPA AR Working Group

Integrated Industrial Technologies
221 Seventh Street, Suite LL, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
www.isquaredt.com/
Fanuc integrator, custom automation systems. Has been engaged in SWPA AR Working Group

Manufacturing Solutions Inc.
115 Haggerty Road, St. Marys, PA 15857
mfgsolutions-msi.com/
Systems integrator. Extensive experience in powdered metal industry in North Central PA. Has been engaged in SWPA AR Working Group

Production Systems Automation (PSA)
106 Commerce Boulevard, Lawrence, PA 15055
pasystems.com/home
Systems Integrator – Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Fanuc, ABB integrator. Wide range of industry experience

Cobot Systems
4588 Pennsylvania 51, Rostraver Township, PA 15012
https://cobot.systems
Systems integrator. Autonomous robotics without CNC control. Work with Quality Tooling & Repair and Cutting Edge Machining Solutions. Robotic laser welding capabilities

Realbotics
4607 Library Road, Suite 220-1117, Bethel Park, PA 15102
realbotics.com
Systems integrator. Platform to open source code for already obtained kits, tools, and electronics.

CapSen Robotics
5001 Baum Boulevard, Suite 730, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
www.capsenrobotics.com
3D vision and motion planning software for automation. Fast image processing time for bin picking.

LMI Technologies
3959 Welsh Road #178, Willow Grove, PA 19090
lmi3d.com
3D sensor manufacturer and integrator. Gocator line of sensors. Bin picking, dimensional analysis, etc. Competes with Cognex and Keyence on 3D product lines.

Robotiq
325 S. Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
https://robotiq.com/
Provide solutions for palletizing, screwdriving, and machine tending. Also have different grippers and sensors to customize machinery.

Industrial Robotix
445 Nickel Street, Greenville, PA 16125
industrialrobotix.com
Provide custom and pre-engineered robotic welding and handling systems. Authorized integrator for Fanuc Robotics and Motoman/Yaskawa Robotics.

PA Robotics
85 Garfield Street, West Middlesex, PA 16159
www.pa-robotics.com
Provide robotic welding systems that can be modified as processes evolve. System Partners with Kuka and Panasonic.

York Exponential
1270 Roosevelt Avenue, York, PA 17404
yorkexponential.com
Provide industrial robot systems and CoBot systems integration. Rent CoBots through Robot As A Service. Partnered with Yaskawa Robotics.

Weldon Solutions
425 E Berlin Road, York, PA 17408
www.weldonsolutions.com
Provider for CNC Grinders of vast sizes configured to demand. Also provide industrial automation (robotic and bakery automation) using FANUC.

Mid-Atlantic Machinery
6332 Flank Drive, Paxtonia, PA 17112
midatlanticmachinery.com
Distributer for laser, plasma, and waterjet cutters. Also have deburring machines, metal saws, press brakes, and general robotics.

Universal Machine & Engineering Corp.
645 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464
www.umc-oscar.com
Install, package, move, and repair robotics. Previously worked with many pharmaceutical companies and Hershey Foods.

Advent Design Corporation
925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007
www.adventdesign.com
Authorized integrators for Fanuc and ABB. Have experience with Fanuc, ABB, Omron/Adept, Epson, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi. Automate assembly and test processes for numerous industries. Help to find machines to best fit a business. Also provide safety electronics.

Push Corp.
3001 W Kingsley Road, Garland, TX 75041
pushcorp.com/contact-us
Robotic tooling manufacturer, specializing in material removal equipment.

Doosan
7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 550, Plano, TX 75024
www.doosanrobotics.com/en/index
Provide cobots for numerous applications. Also provide training and a free demo application of H-series cobots.

VisionNav Robotics
10611 Harvin Drive, Suite 406, Houston, TX
www.visionnav.com
Autonomous forklifts and mobile robots. Transfer, stack, and can unload/load trucks.

SIMULATION

SimWell
2915 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19713
www.simwell.io
Provide simulation, optimization, and data science to make decisions and provide support. Determine the tools that are best suited for the company.

SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Realbotics
4607 Library Road, Suite 220-1117, Bethel Park, PA 15102
realbotics.com
Systems integrator. Platform to open source code for already obtained kits, tools, and electronics.

Production Systems Automation (PSA) (Formerly: Kaier Engineering)
106 Commerce Blvd, Lawrence, PA 15055
pasystems.com/home
Systems Integrator – Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Fanuc, ABB integrator. Wide range of industry experience

Data Science Automation
375 Valley Brook Road, McMurray, PA 15317
dsautomation.com
Systems integrator. Robotics, machine vision, data integration. Brought unique solution to CP Industries measurement cell effort.

NuTec Tooling
18114 Research Drive, Meadville, PA 16335
www.nutec-inc.com
Systems integrator. Medical, electronic devices, etc. Has been engaged in SWPA AR Working Group

Premier Automation
1100 Rico Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
premierautomation.com
Extensive experience with large robotics and other manufacturing systems. Fanuc integrator. Also large factory hard automation – steel mills, other process industries. Owns Panelshop.com for custom electrical panels.
Recently opened branch in Atlanta, connection with ARM and Georgia Tech Robotics

Proud Automation Group (owned by RG Group)
325 S Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
www.proudco.com
www.rg-group.com
Systems integrator. Extensive experience with Cognex vision systems. Doosan cobot integrator, MiR (AMR units), Fanuc

Integrated Industrial Technologies
221 Seventh Street, Suite LL, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
www.isquaredt.com
Fanuc integrator, custom automation systems. Has been engaged in SWPA AR Working Group

Manufacturing Solutions Inc.
115 Haggerty Road, St. Marys, PA 15857
https://mfgsolutions-msi.com
Systems integrator. Extensive experience in powdered metal industry in North Central PA. Has been engaged in SWPA AR Working Group

LMI Technologies
3959 Welsh Road #178, Willow Grove, PA 19090
https://lmi3d.com
3D sensor manufacturer and integrator. Gocator line of sensors. Bin picking, dimensional analysis, etc. Competes with Cognex and Keyence on 3D product lines.