ARM Institute

Our 2024 Annual Member Meeting will take place September 23-25 in Pittsburgh, PA! Registration is now open and our agenda is available. Free to attend and open only to ARM Members, the Annual Member Meeting convenes representatives from across our 400+ member organization consortium for 2.5 days of networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Take a peek into our 2023 event in the video below to understand what you can expect from the ARM Institute Member Meeting. Our 2024 event will feature even greater networking opportunities, more interactive sessions, updates on key ARM Institute strategic initiatives (including an emphasis on AI for robotics), an indoor/outdoor networking reception with technology demonstrations at our Pittsburgh headquarters, a Member Showcase booth hall, concurrent technology and eduction/workforce development tracks, our extremely popular five-minute member intros, and so much more! Learn more about our event here: https://lnkd.in/eK5QXpkb. ARM Members can register in the ARM Member Community or by emailing membership@arminstitute.org for more information. Not a member? Join by September to be eligible to attend this year's event.

"No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude." - Alfred North Whitehead As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, the ARM Institute team extends our gratitude for our members and partners who work with us to strengthen U.S. manufacturing! Thank you for all that you do. We wish you a restful and enjoyable holiday!

In the U.S., football can be as significant to the Thanksgiving holiday as the turkey. As you watch your team take the field, it's probably clear to you the number of people involved in making the games happen, from coaches and players to concession stand workers and media reporters. But have you thought about the equipment and, by extension, the manufacturing processes that go into the games? In this month's RoboticsCareer.org newsletter, we make manufacturing concepts tangible for students and job seekers by exploring how Penna Flame manufactures crane wheels, which are used to help roll the field in and out of stadiums for the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, the ARM Institute's Robotics Manufacturing Hub team worked with Penna Flame to develop a custom robotics solution for them for free! This and more in our November edition: https://lnkd.in/eb3ySvCE. Subscribe in the link to get updates sent to your inbox

ARM Member MassRobotics has opened applications for their Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking (CHAMP) Challenge! This challenge is designed to solve a critical issue in modern warehousing: how to automate the handling of large, heavy, and awkwardly shaped items in confined spaces using robots. By tackling this challenge, participants will contribute to the advancement of warehouse automation, helping to drive the industry forward while solving a real-world problem for Chewy. The winning solution will not only demonstrate technical innovation but will also showcase the potential for scalability and integration into Chewy’s existing operations. The first place winner will receive a $30K cash prize with the opportunity to enter into a contract with Chewy to further develop the proposed solution. Learn more in the link below and join the info session on Dec. 4 https://lnkd.in/eq_QuD-m

Attention ARM Institute Members: There are just a few days left to submit your response to our Education & Workforce Development (EWD) Project Call that enables you to apply for ARM Endorsement on RoboticsCareer.org at no cost! Proposals are due on Nov. 25 in the ARM Member Community. Email membership@arminstitute.org if you need assistance using the Community Learn more and download our Project Call here: https://lnkd.in/eVK78xBJ. Plus, check out the video below to see how ARM Member WSU Tech found value in becoming endorsed!

ARM Institute Showcases AI Leadership in Robotics and Manufacturing 🤖🔧 📢 DoD ManTech is proud to spotlight the ARM Institute, a DoD Manufacturing Innovation Institute, for its participation in the AI Horizons Summit and the AI + Robotics Special Competitive Studies Project. ARM demonstrated its groundbreaking work in developing an AI Data Foundry to harness manufacturing data for increased efficiency and innovation. These initiatives align with our mission to advance national security through cutting-edge technology. 🔍 Key takeaway: By integrating AI and robotics, ARM is helping the Department of Defense optimize the Defense Industrial Base and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. 👉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVC-nNgM Follow us here on LinkedIn to stay updated! #DoDManTech #DefenseManufacturing #Robotics #DoDPartnerships #ManufacturingExcellence #manufacturingtechnology #miis

Today around 80 manufacturers are joining us in-person and more online for our Robotic Welding Workshop that we're hosting at our Pittsburgh facility in partnership with Catalyst Connection! Our agenda features informative presentations, a panel discussion with manufacturers who have implemented robotic welding, interactive robotics demonstrations, and an exhibit hall of robotics suppliers. Today's workshop is part of our Robotics Manufacturing Hub, a free program that helps small and medium-sized manufacturers in the Pittsburgh region understand how robotics can enhance their competitiveness and provides free consulting and prototyping services. Learn more about our Robotics Manufacturing Hub here and apply for our second cohort by Dec. 13 here: https://lnkd.in/eDfJ5t7M New Economy Collaborative

We're excited to be at ARM Member Pittsburgh Robotics Network's Discovery Day event today! Catch up with the ARM Institute membership team in the Manufacturing Zone at booth # 533 to learn about membership, understand how our Robotics Manufacturing Hub program helps manufacturers explore and test robotics solutions at no cost, and more! Don't miss our RoboticsCareer.org team in the Pittsburgh Robotics Career Center at booth # 810 where you can get hands-on to learn how RoboticsCareer.org: ➡ Connects you to jobs and training for robotics careers in manufacturing ➡ Promotes your training program to a national audience ➡ Helps you build your workforce by finding qualified workers through our talent database. Plus, it's a big week for robotics events. There are still very limited spots available for our free Robotic Welding Workshop for Manufacturers with Catalyst Connection taking place tomorrow (Nov. 21). ➡ Register to attend in-person at our Pittsburgh facility here: https://lnkd.in/eKb3FNDD ➡ Register to attend virtually here: https://lnkd.in/eDqWMf9V

Will we see you at ARM Member Pittsburgh Robotics Network's Discovery Day tomorrow (Nov. 20)? Stop by the Pittsburgh Robotics Career Center (booth # 810) to learn how our national workforce resource RoboticsCareer.org: ➡ Connects you to jobs and training for robotics careers in manufacturing ➡ Promotes your training program to a national audience ➡ Helps you build your workforce by finding qualified workers through our talent database. It all starts with your account on RoboticsCareer.org. Create yours here: https://lnkd.in/e3mx-d4m Plus, connect with the ARM Institute membership team in the Manufacturing Zone at booth # 533 to learn about membership, explore how our Robotics Manufacturing Hub program can help manufacturers explore and test robotics solutions at no cost, and more! https://lnkd.in/eBWPpjX4

Livia Rice (ARM Institute Director of Outreach & Engagement) recently sat down with the SME podcast to explore the impact of robotics and AI on manufacturing, how the ARM Institute is leading the charge to help manufacturers leverage these advancements and prepare their workforce for these changes, how your organization can get involved with the ARM Institute, the truth behind robotics careers, and more! Check out on the conversation in the link below https://lnkd.in/e3RaDykF