Industrial Talk is talking to Abby Smith with Team Pennsylvania and Ronn Cort with Dunmore about "Team PA's Factory of the Future resource".

Scott MacKenzie hosts a podcast celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. In this episode, he discusses with Abby Kantor and Ronn Cort from Team Pennsylvania the importance of collaboration in manufacturing. Team Pennsylvania, a nonprofit since 1997, fosters collaboration between government, business, and education to support Pennsylvania's economy, particularly in manufacturing. They offer resources like the "Factory of the Future" website, which helps manufacturers integrate technology and connect with local support. Ronn shares how his company, Dunmore, restructured its maintenance and engineering teams using these resources. The conversation emphasizes the need for actionable, long-term strategies to support manufacturers' digital transformation.

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[ ] Manufacturers can visit PAmanufacturingfuture.com to take a quiz and identify where they are on their technology integration journey and find local resources to help them.
[ ] Dunmore will continue working to restructure their organization to better focus on automation, including potentially creating an on-site training center.
[ ] Manufacturers can contact Team Pennsylvania via their website or email if interested in getting involved.

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Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
Scott highlights the importance of manufacturing and the platform's goal to celebrate industrial professionals.
The episode features Abby and Ronn from Team Pennsylvania, an organization dedicated to manufacturing solutions.
Scott encourages listeners to visit the Team Pennsylvania website and reach out for collaboration opportunities.

Introduction of Abby and Ronn

Scott MacKenzie welcomes Abby and Ronn to the podcast, emphasizing their roles at Team Pennsylvania.
Abby introduces herself as the President and CEO of Team Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization focused on collaboration for Pennsylvania's economy.
Ronn introduces himself as the President of Dunmore, a mid-sized manufacturer specializing in specialty films, foils, tapes, textiles, and specialized coatings.
Scott and Ronn discuss the importance of collaboration and the role of Team Pennsylvania in supporting manufacturers.

Overview of Team Pennsylvania

Abby explains that Team Pennsylvania was founded in 1997 and focuses on collaboration between government, business, and education for Pennsylvania's economy.
The organization hosts the Manufacturing Competitiveness Collaborative, involving manufacturers, business leaders, government leaders, organized labor, and education institutions.
The goal is to ensure the health of manufacturing in Pennsylvania through collaboration and technology integration.
Ronn shares his experience with Team Pennsylvania, highlighting the organization's role in supporting manufacturers and its public-private partnership model.

Manufacturing Competitiveness Collaborative

Abby describes the Manufacturing Competitiveness Collaborative as a platform for manufacturers to work together on common challenges.
The collaborative focuses on integrating technology into manufacturing and ensuring that manufacturers have the resources they need.
Ronn emphasizes the...

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