Northwest Industrial Resource Center
Summer 2019Proven Impact for Manufacturers Last year, the NWIRC managed projects with over 90 clients in Northwest Pennsylvania. The impact of our projects totaled $8.6 million in new client sales revenue, $2.1 million in cost savings, and $14.9 million in new business investment. We know how to develop solutions to your problems, maximize your management initiative efforts, and drive project results through our advisors and consultants! Training events calendar.
CORE TOOL: Measurement System Analysis
Date: May 30, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $360 Location: Community Education Center (CEC) 4 Erie Avenue St Marys, PA Lunch provided The focus of this course is to review and give participants an understanding of the concepts of measurement system analysis. Participants will learn the concept for assessing, measuring, and improving the reliability of the measurement system. The course will expose participants to the different sources of measurement variation and techniques to identify, isolate, and reduce measurement variation. The course is designed to help personnel understand sources of variation and the differences between inherent variation and special causes of variation. A cause and effect diagram will be used to identify the sources of measurement variation and how measurement system variation effects decisions effecting the process. The course will focus on how to measure bias, linearity, and repeatability and reproducibility, along with the actions necessary maintain a reliable measurement system. Participants will apply the principles using hands-on exercises to reinforce the learning. You will learn…
Definition of the measure system and definition of a process Introduction to concepts for assessing a measurement system Preparing for a measurement system study Understanding stability, bias, linearity, and repeatability and reproducibility Conducting a measurement system study Analysis of study results Identifying sources of measurement variation Using data to isolate measurement system variation Techniques for identifying and reducing measurement variation Measurement system improvement methods Maintaining a reliable measurement system Instructor: Max Krug, Eminence Consulting. You may be eligible to receive grant funding from WEDnet to cover the cost of this course. To check your eligibility, visit www.wednetpa.com.Parking details can be found here. Please register by Friday May 24, 2019.Email mreichard@nwirc.org for additional information or questions. ISO 9001:2015 INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING – ST MARYS (3 DAY)
Date: June 18, 19, 20, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $599 Location: Community Education Center (CEC) 4 Erie Avenue St Marys, PALunch provided IMPORTANT: ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN COPY OF THE ISO/9001:2015 STANDARD!! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS STANDARD: ISO 9001:2015This workshop is designed to introduce participant the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, the auditing process, audit instruments and the documentation process. Participants will learn how to conduct an audit, write the audit report, and take corrective action. Using a combination of lecture, discussion and auditing case studies participants will develop skills for identifying non-conformance and promoting continual improvement within their service or manufacturing organizations. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this 3-day course, participants will have the ability to more effectively:
You may be eligible to receive grant funding from WEDnet to cover the cost of this course. To check your eligibility, visit www.wednetpa.com. Please register by Friday June 14, 2019.Email mreichard@nwirc.org for additional information or questions. MACHINE VISION – ST MARYSDate: June 19, 2019
Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Cost: FREE Location: Red Fern 421 Old Kersey Road Kersey, PA Lunch provided Learn how to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of your production line during this hands-on workshop. You will discover the fundamentals of machine vision and see the latest technology solutions from Cognex. Bring samples of your own parts for a chance to see them live under the camera and determine a fit for your company! Please register by Friday June 14, 2019Email mreichard@nwirc.org for additional information or questions. *To win the iRobot Roomba, must work in manufacturing industry, be registered by June 14, and be present at the event. You may be eligible to receive grant funding from WEDnet to cover the cost of this course. To check your eligibility, visit www.wednetpa.com.
Please register by Friday October 12, 2018.Email mreichard@nwirc.org for additional information or questions. |