When you think of research and development activities, the image of scientists working in a laboratory often comes to mind. In reality, the R&D credit is available to many mid-sized companies. While it was in fact originally geared toward the science and technology fields, the

On the factory floor, careful measurement and quantitative observations have always been key inputs to process improvement. Eliminating guesswork has a clear and direct connection to the bottom line by saving time and money. The MTConnect standard is an enabling technology that is

Contribute to the State of Urban Manufacturing in Philadelphia Report by Taking the Philadelphia Fed and Urban Manufacturing Alliance’s Survey of Makers and Manufacturers. This survey will help inform policy and improve economic development services at the national and local levels

Bernadine Hawes, Chairwoman of DVIRC’s Board of Directors, was recently appointedVice Chair of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Boardof the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative. Bernadine has been on the MEP

Many people have heard about the development of carbon fiber materials for super cars and military aircraft and how advances the in semiconductor industry have led to the smartphone revolution, but often nanotechnology advances in other industries are known to only the handful of p

Join the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) and 150 manufacturing industry leaders for the 21st Annual Manufacturing Executives Conference, an unforgettable morning featuring Thomas Kinisky, President and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corporation. Kinisky will discuss the fut

On Aug. 15, manufacturing leaders from the Delaware Valley region gathered at the 21st Annual Manufacturing Executives Conference to address the future of manufacturing. The event, hosted by the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), featured Thomas Kinisky, CEO of Sai

The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), one of the nation’s leading economic development corporations assisting U.S. manufacturing firms, has announced the appointment of Barry Miller as President and CEO effective June 19. Miller, who served as President and Chief

Just as homeowners know the value of their homes and car owners know the value of their cars, so too is it essential that small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) know the value of their businesses. Unlike the Kelley Blue Book, which has set the auto industry standard for valuing c

Over the past two years, the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), a regional economic development organization that supports the profitable growth of small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers, has been working on behalf of the Department of Defense Office of Economic Ad

Is your software helping get the job done? The right software, if implemented correctly, can help companies to eliminate paperwork, manage the factory interactively, and grow happy customers. If you are not sure whether your software is achieving these goals, look for these 10 sign

More than 400 people gathered at the Drexelbrook Event Center on October 13th to participate in the 2017 Manufacturing Summithosted by the DVIRC, a regional economic development organization that supports the profitable growth of small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers (SMMs). Now i

Whether you work in a small, family-owned manufacturing company or in a large facility with locations around the country, your biggest asset remains the same – your people. In today’s competitive market, in which more than half of employees are searching for new jobs or watching fo

When your software impacts the growth and management of your business, along with the productivity of your employees, it’s time to think about new software. Harry Landsburg, DVIRC’s Director of Business Process Technology, provides 10 topics often discussed when companies realize t

The manufacturing community in most sectors is very busy with customer business, which has been the strongest in recent memory. However, uncertainty of what next year will bring businesswise is surfacing with an expected slowing in the economy, tariff/trade war impacts, workforce s

“I’m too busy getting products out the door to focus on the big picture.” “I wear so many hats; I don’t have time to work on new initiatives.” “I can’t this week. I’m on the floor putting fires out.” Does this sound like your company? Regional manufacturing leaders across varying s

Guest Contributor: David Humphreys, CISSP, Principal Security Consultant, Avasek If you think your business is at low risk of a cyberattack because it’s too small for cybercriminals to notice, it’s time to change your thinking. According to 2016 threat data from Symantec, 43% of al

The message comes through loud and clear! Everywhere I go, I hear the familiar and desperate plea: “I can’t find skilled people.” So what’s the solution? Despite the best efforts of many technical schools with scores of various programs, the problem hasn’t diminished. Improve the

Full standard cost accounting systems with numerous variances have been around since the mid 1900’s. Historically, inventory and production management personnel would take the whole month of December to calculate next year’s standard cost for all raw material and finished goods. Al

This article is the first of a multi-part series Defining the Value Proposition Manufacturers continually consider improving their ERP software, and situations constantly arise that cause company leaders to consider whether new or better software will benefit their organization. Th