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Manufacturing Innovation & Learning Lab

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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Contact the MILL

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Terry Speicher

Teaching Professor, Engineering
Director, Digital Design and Manufacturing Center
Project Coordinator, Berks Learning Factory
[email protected]
610-396-6331
Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building, 232
Chuck Stricker

Charles Stricker

Assistant Teaching Professor, Engineering
Project Coordinator, Berks Learning Factory
[email protected]
610-396-6378
Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building, 236
Melissa Edwards

Melissa Edwards

Director, Development and Alumni Relations
[email protected]
610-396-6006
Janssen Office Building, 210

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