Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.71
May 20, 2021
…is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. The ARM Institute is the nation’s leading collaborative in robotics and workforce innovation, working at the confluence of industry, government, and academia. Structured as a public-private partnership, the ARM Institute and its member organizations catalyze robotic technologies and education solutions to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and secure U.S. manufacturing resiliency. The institute's membership base includes start-ups, robotics suppliers, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, unions, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and more. Manufacturers need more robotics technicians The manufacturing industry has more than 500,000 job openings today, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.52
June 21, 2022
…programs,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “The diversity of our endorsed programs reflects the ample education and training opportunities that exist for manufacturing careers working with robotics. When education seekers and employers seeking programs to upskill their workforce see the ARM Endorsement badge, they can be assured that the program meets the highest education standards set by the robotics industry.” The ARM Institute is a public-private partnership intended to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and help U.S. manufacturing be more resilient. Industry, government, and academia collaborate through the Pittsburgh-based institute, which focuses on robotics and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.48
April 18, 2023
…Robotics Hub designed to assist small, midsize manufacturers The ARM Institute is the nation’s leading robotics Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Since 2017, the Institute has worked with its nearly 400 member organizations to catalyze 120+ robotics and workforce projects to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. The Institute facilitates collaboration between industry, government, and academia to propel solutions that address urgent needs in manufacturing. Operating as a non-profit organization, the ARM Institute acts as an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Through the Robotics Manufacturing Hub, small and medium-sized manufacturers will work with ARM Institute experts to evaluate their operations, learn if robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.45
October 20, 2021
…for talent identification and attraction for manufacturers nationwide. The ARM Institute is leading the project, which is receiving $2.997 million from the Labor Department’s National Dislocated Worker Grant and $650,000 in non-federal funds. “The COVID-19 pandemic hit manufacturers in an unexpected and unprecedented way in 2020 and 2021,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “These disruptions revealed critical vulnerabilities in American supply chains, highlighted the benefits of innovative technologies that enhance worker productivity and safety, and brought into focus the advantage of transitioning workers from unstable and low-skill service sector jobs into high-skill roles in advanced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.42
June 29, 2023
…seekers, skills definition for robotics career pathways, and the ARM Institute’s Endorsement Program, which recognizes the nation’s most effective robotics training programs for advanced manufacturing. The ARM Institute is the nation’s federal robotics manufacturing innovation institute and is part of the Manufacturing USA network. Since 2017, the institute has worked with its nearly 400 member organizations to catalyze 150+ robotics and workforce projects to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. The Institute catalyzes collaboration between industry, government, and academia to propel solutions that address urgent needs in manufacturing. ARM worked with industry experts to develop the website RoboticsCareer.org was built in collaboration with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.00
June 11, 2021
…first programs to be evaluated through the program. “The ARM Institute is delighted to recognize these stellar programs and institutions that are doing an outstanding job preparing the manufacturing workforce for robotics and automation jobs,” stated Linda Wood, senior certification manager at the ARM Institute. “Our endorsement program makes it easy for education or job seekers to find the programs that best prepare them for a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing.” The ARM Institute is a public-private collaborative intended to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and secure U.S. manufacturing resiliency with robotics and workforce innovation. Sponsored by the U.S. Department…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.23
February 07, 2022
…programs,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “The diversity of our endorsed programs reflects the ample education and training opportunities that exist for manufacturing careers working with robotics. There are programs that give education seekers the industry skills they need in a variety of formats, award types, and program lengths.” Founded in 2017, the ARM Institute is a public-private partnership with more than 300 members across industry, government, and academia. The Pittsburgh-based collaborative is supported by the U.S. Department of Defense and seeks to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and manufacturers of all sizes. ARM Endorsement…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
June 07, 2024
…Future of Work study. The study, previously issued to ARM Institute members, details how advanced technologies - chiefly robotics, automation, and AI - are changing the nature of manufacturing careers, as well as actions the institute expects will be needed to prepare the U.S. workforce for these changes. Manufacturing, and the development of technology to improve manufacturing, have been a source of American prosperity and national security for over a century. The introduction of disruptive technologies, which can address critical areas of need in manufacturing, are also changing the nature of work for U.S. manufacturers, the ARM Institute said. New…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.00
March 29, 2024
…Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge held earlier in 2024. The ARM Institute is a DoD Manufacturing Innovation Institute and a member of the Manufacturing USA Network. Providing resources for U.S. manufacturers that utilize advanced robotics and AI, the Institute connects more than 400 member organizations across industry, government and academia. OIB process took over a year before selection The OSD ManTech Program hosted representatives from five Department of Defense Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs) and their consortium member companies for an OIB Modernization Challenge pitch event in February 2023. Following an October workshop to identify crucial technological needs, OSD ManTech initiated the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.77
September 08, 2022
…the technologies. Michael Skocik, senior programs manager at the ARM Institute and head of DAWG, told Robotics 24/7 the survey was created to help the group “understand the voice of the customer.” “We want to understand, on their particular side, what are the pitfalls? What are the issues that manufacturers are seeing? “he asked. “We also want to understand those who are involved in implementing or integrating some of these solutions. What, perhaps, are some of the challenges they face when they’re trying to integrate or test these robotic solutions that have artificial intelligence kind of baked in?” ARM looks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.76
July 27, 2022
The ARM Institute today announced that it has named Jim Clark from ARIS Technology and Christopher Ravasio from ARIN Technologies Inc. as fellows to lead two R&D projects. The ARM Institute Fellowship program supports the AIM Higher Consortium, a Defense Manufacturing Community. “The ARM Institute is proud to support Defense Manufacturing Communities,” stated Matt Fischer, senior new business development manager at the ARM Institute. “These regional clusters are integral for strengthening U.S. defense manufacturing capabilities, and our fellowship program in partnership with the AIM Higher Consortium is critical to advancing much-needed robotics and AI solutions.” The AIM Higher Consortium supports…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.60
November 06, 2021
…in the formal request for proposals (RFP, see below). ARM Institute seeks passionate, hands-on fellows The ARM Institute said its fellows are experts who “have a passion for addressing the challenges that hinder the adoption of robotics for manufacturers, large and small. ARM Institute Fellows apply innovative solutions to make a tangible impact on manufacturing activities during their designated project period.” The ARM Institute fellowship program is hands-on and requires a project submission piece. ARM Institute fellow will work closely with the institute’s project management office to execute a robotics and AI-focused project funded by this award. The fellow will…
