On April 30 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Northwestern PA Chapter of NTMA and Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) will be hosting the Manufacturing Advanced Expo in the Ambassador Center.

Over 30 exhibits with the latest advancements in robotics and automation technology will be displayed. Manufacturers will be able to witness technology solutions and how they aim to improve operations.

Vendors at the event will showcase manufacturing technology for a smarter and more productive shop floor, and how technology solutions can ease workforce challenges.

During the event educational sessions will be held to highlight advance technology and applications.

Breakout informational sessions available:

AI in Action: Real Shop‑Floor Insights from Sintergy

Scaling Smart: Automation Strategies That Grow with Your Shop

Breaking the Reactive Cycle: Practical Steps to Predictive Maintenance and AI‑Driven Reliability

Accelerating Manufacturing Innovation and Workforce Development with Penn State and Smart Automation for Real World ROI

NEFF is the Premier Sponsor of the events. The event hopes to bring all the latest technology in one place so that manufacturers within the region can conversate and learn more from product representatives.

Manufacturers interested in attending should bring any automation and manufacturing challenges as experts can provide ideas on processes moving forward.

More details and registration can be found online here.