Catalyst Connection contributes to the growth and vibrancy of manufacturing in our region.
At Catalyst Connection, we recognize and treat our people as our most important resource.
There are a number of grants and tax credits available to manufacturers in the region.
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Providing students with real experience in the world of manufacturing.
Addressing the skilled worker shortage and the social and income disparities in Pittsburgh
Strengthening the defense supply chain in the Greater Pittsburgh region of southwest Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
From robotics and autonomous vehicles to 3D printing, manufacturers are finding new ways to make the next big thing.
Making High-Quality Decision Course Overview Sound decision making demands much more than coming up with or picking the best alternative or option. It requires…
Course Overview Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a level of mastery for the Six Sigma methodology— a disciplined, data-driven approach for eliminating…
Lean Product Development Course Overview In today's fast-paced world, innovation is a critical component of a company's long term growth and success. Unfortunately, many…
Almost every manufacturing process has an engineer focused on improvements. Very few office processes have received that kind of attention. 25% to 60% of…
Lean Certification Course Objective The Lean Certification Series is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in basic lean principles, including hands-on experience…
Registration for this leadership skills learning series is now closed. If you would like information on our next training date, contact registration@catalystconnection.org. Frontline managers…
KATA Training Course Overview Have your traditional Lean deployment systems started to lose their momentum? Have the gains you realized over time started to…
A Tool for proactively evaluating processes and/or products and identifying ways to prevent defects Course Objectives Participants are introduced to the use of Failure Modes…
Change in the Workplace In today’s complex and competitive environment, it’s no surprise that 70 percent of workplace change initiatives fail. For workplace change…
Mark Your Calendars! Catalyst Connection will be hosting Digital Bridge 2019, Pittsburgh’s Industry 4.0 Conference at the DoubleTree Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry on Thursday, October 31st! This annual…