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.
Influential professionals who are committed to driving innovation and growth in the manufacturing sector.
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Do you have the right products for the market – and the right market for the products that you make?
Are you preparing to become a manufacturer for the 21st century?
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This comprehensive report showcases our unwavering commitment to supporting regional manufacturers and driving their growth.
This series explores the intersections of leading-edge technologies in the manufacturing setting within Pittsburgh’s Industry 4.0 landscape.
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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.
Manufacturers are increasingly under threat from cyberattacks. It’s a real concern, and not just because of the typical risks such as stolen intellectual property…
The Make More in America Initiative will build on EXIM’s current products and services, providing access to capital needed to fill critical supply chain…
This webinar will introduce participants to a number of solutions to improve a company’s overall Supply Chain concerns. The presenter will introduce key concepts…
Join us for an important virtual discussion of DoD requirements and resources available to support manufacturers in getting cyber secure. MxD’s Cybersecurity subject matter experts…
In this session, we will provide an overview of the Materials Data Science for Reliability and Degradation (MDS-Rely) Center - a National Science Foundation…
Catalyst Connection is looking for 3 employers in the Somerset/Cambria area who are interested in joining a cohort for our Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT)…
CMMC was developed in order to protect certain information and data related to DoD programs and contracts. The CMMC certification Level (1, 2 or…
CMMC Level 1 will be required by the majority of companies in the defense industrial base (DIB). For companies needing higher CMMC Levels (2…
In this session, we will provide an overview of cold spray and the adaptation of cold spray as an additive manufacturing tool. We will…
The best approach to corrective action involves a thorough examination of possible causes, followed by careful analysis to isolate the root cause(s). Some of…