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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Are you producing your products in the most efficient means and are you meeting quality standards?
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.
This presentation will discuss the problems and challenges encountered by manufacturers in the manual application of robotic adhesive & sealants; the various specific industries/applications…
This webinar will help manufacturers answer the questions: What is Friction Stir Welding? What are the benefits of the process? What are the challenges? …
This webinar will help manufacturers considering entry into the defense supply chain assess the time and resource commitment for implementing and maintaining an ISO…
Export control laws are a complex set of federal regulations designed to protect national security, prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, further…
Registration for this training is now closed. To be alerted the next time the training will be offered, contact abelusar@catalystconnection.org. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing…
Registration for this training is now closed. If you would like to know the next time this training will be offered, please contact abelusar@catalystconnection.org.…
The best approach to corrective action involves a thorough examination of possible causes, followed by careful analysis to isolate the root cause(s). Some…
Click here to view the recording of Partnering with the DoD. Join us for our next AIM2Learn webinar to learn about the current…
Course Description The Winning Teams Lean Certification Series, supported by Kata practice is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in basic lean…
Robotic programming can be daunting, particularly for low-volume/high-mix applications. Collaborative Robots (cobots) makes it easy for a non-robot expert to program complex 3D inspection.…