Forging the future of manufacturing in Greater Berks County

The Manufacturing Innovation & Learning Lab (MILL) is revolutionizing industry in Greater Berks County by expanding advanced robotics, smart technology, and AI, transforming manufacturing operations for the factory of the future.

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide a collaborative environment where industry partners, community members, students and faculty can work together to innovate and solve real-world manufacturing challenges. Through hands-on learning and cutting-edge research, MILL is driving advancements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in manufacturing operations.

Seize your opportunity to be part of something bigger

Whether you’re a company looking to modernize your operations or a community member interested in the latest technological advancements, MILL offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with the future of manufacturing. Join us in leading the way towards a smarter, more innovative manufacturing industry.

The MILL offers exciting opportunities to companies and community members in our region:

  • Design-and-build services for your company in digital manufacturing areas of Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Collaboration with Penn State Berks faculty and students through capstone projects in Mechanical Engineering and Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology coordinated through the Berks Learning Factory
  • Access to technology sandbox to experiment with simulation, analytics, and augmented reality for your application
  • Workforce training and K-12 STEM camps in advanced manufacturing technologies

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visual aid mapping the development of industry 4.0 from the industrial revolution

Industrialization experienced four revolutionary periods. As society embraces AI technology, machine learning, big data and more, the Digital Design and Manufacturing Center supports Penn State Berks students and the local community as emerging technologies usher in the fourth generation of industrialization.

Credit: i-scoop.eu

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