Corporate Partnerships

3M Partnership

3M is a $16 billion diversified technology company with leading positions in health care, safety, electronics, telecommunications, industrial, consumer and office, and other markets. 3M Telecom Enterprise include systems and components that link voice, video and data communication cables and networks, whether the transport medium is copper or fiber optic. Consisting of a full range of copper networking products and fiber optic solutions that constitute the most cost-effective alternative to conventional copper-based networks, the department's 3MTM VolitionTM Fiber Optic Network provides a uniquely economical path for the inevitable migration of many networks from copper to fiber optic media. 3M has provided the 3Volition fiber optic network to support IE"S Center for Manufacturing Enterprise Integration

ABB Robotics Partnership

ABB Robotics is the world's leading manufacturer of industrial robots with over 100,000 robots installed world-wide. ABB-robots are used throughout the world for spot welding, arc welding, machine tending, material handling, deburring, picking, packing, palletizing, and assembly. Sophisticated software products make our robots perform better and increase the productivity. ABB has partnered with Penn State in equipping the CIM-Robotics with six IRB 1200 robots. Also two IRB 2400, an IRB 6400 and a welding robot are integrated into laboratories for advanced graduate studies and research.

Alcoa Mill Products

Alcoa Mill Products is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities. Alcoa has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Barksdale, Inc.

Barksdale Control Products is an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer of controls for industrial applications, specializing in the control and measurement of fluids. Barskdale has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

BioReliance

BioReliance is a contract company that tests biopharmaceutical products for bacterial, viral, and/or fungal contamination. BioReliance processes 19,000 media cultures monthly in house for biologics safety testing. BioReliance has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Boeing

Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. Boeing has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the largest health care insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving more than 3 million members and employing more than 5400 individuals. CareFirst has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Caterpillar, Inc.

Caterpillar's remanufacturing division (Cat Reman) is the global leader in providing differentiated and integrated remanufactured products and services to customers. Caterpillar has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Chick Workholding Solutions, Inc. Partnership

Chick Workholding Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to world leadership in workholding solutions for CNC machining centers. To achieve our goal, we will work in partnership with our customers and suppliers to diligently pursue quality, innovation, and productivity while increasing the profitability for the partnership.

Chick is unique in that they have one objective and one objective only: to produce the best workholding for modern milling machines. It is this focus that has driven us to become the "Leader in Modern Workholding Solutions for Modern Milling Machines." Chick as graciously provided IE with all workholding fixtures for the manufacturing laboratories.

CNH America LLC

CNH is a world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment businesses. CNH has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

CoCreate Partnership

CoCreate helps manufacturing and engineering companies boost revenues by providing products and services for the most critical stage of product development: The design phase. Fifteen years ago, CoCeate began developing CAD software for design engineers. Today, they are pioneers in the emerging field of collaboration. Their software lets experts from around the world design products and interact with one another online in real time. Penn State IE students are among the first in the country who are able to practice collaborative engineering design at the global enterprise level, thanks to a generous donation of software from CoCreate Software, Inc. CoCreate's powerful software package One Space V.5 is a virtual conference room where multiple engineering design and production teams-each using different computer-assisted design (CAD) software and/or operating systems-can meet for real-time collaboration and problem solving.

Donsco, Inc.

Donsco, a family owned and operated business located in central Pennsylvania, is one of the largest jobbing foundries on the East Coast. Donsco has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

DSM Machinery

DSM Machinery was founded in 1970 based on a philosophy of offering quality equipment and unparalleled service. In 1993, DSM joined Gosiger, Inc. and now has even more resources to offer the area's customer base. DSM provides CNC Turning, Milling, EDM, Swiss-Type turning and Sawing equipment along with manual and special high production machines. DSM has kindly provided entrusted Haas machinery for use in the IE laboratories.

FARO Technologies, Inc.

FARO designs, develops and markets portable, computerized measurement devices and software. FARO's products allow manufacturers to perform 3-D inspections of parts and assemblies on the shop floor. FARO has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Federal Express

FedEx provides access to a growing global marketplace through a network of supply chain, transportation, business and related information services. FedEx has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Haas Automation Partnership

The largest machine tool builder in the United States, Haas Automation manufactures a full line of CNC vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, rotary tables and 5C indexers. Haas machine tools and rotary products are built to deliver higher accuracy, repeatability and durability than any other machine tools on the market. To date, Haas Automation has sold more than 30,000 rotary tables and 25,000 CNC machines throughout the world. The company currently ships more CNC machines per month than any other U.S. manufacturer. Haas Automation graciously supports the Penn State Haas Technical Center, which is home to twelve machines used for teaching and research.

IBM-Rational Partnership

Rational software from IBM helps organizations create business value by improving their software development capability. The Rational software development platform integrates software engineering best practices, tools, and services. With it, organizations thrive in an on demand world by being more responsive, resilient, and focused. Rational's standards-based, cross-platform solution helps software development teams create and extend business applications, embedded systems and software products. Penn State’s IE Department was recently approved to participate in Rational’s Software Engineering for Educational Development (SEED) Program. Under this program, Rational provided IE a floating license to install Rational Suite Analyststudio valued at $139,900. Rational’s SEED program represents a long-term commitment by Rational Software to help ensure the adoption of good software engineering disciplines. IE is fortunate to be able to participate in this program.

ifm efector, inc. Partnership

ifm efector, inc. and ifm electronic are manufacturers and providers of technical service for instrumentation of complex processes. ifm efector, inc. has provided the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering more than $15,000 worth of proximity switches and related interfaces for manufacturing and robotic activities in the Department. Most of the switches are being used as part of the Robotics Lab for IE450 where students learn advanced programming of robots and CNC Machines.

Ingersoll Rand Partnership

Ingersoll Rand is a leading innovation and solutions provider for the major global markets of Security and Safety, Climate Control, Industrial Solutions and Infrastructure. The company's diverse product portfolio encompasses such leading industrial and commercial brands as Schlage locks and security solutions; Thermo King transport temperature control equipment; Hussmann commercial and retail refrigeration equipment; Bobcat compact equipment; Club Car golf cars and utility vehicles; Torrington bearings and components; PowerWorks microturbines; and Ingersoll-Rand industrial and construction equipment. In addition, IR offers products and services under many more premium brands for customers in industrial and commercial markets. IR has generously sponsored the IR Undergraduate Student Lounge (picture) in Penn State's Leonhard Building.

IQS, Inc. Partnership

IQS, Inc. is an international pioneer in integrated business management and quality management software. Since 1986, they have led the way in the exploration of innovative, reliable approaches to managing business operations and processes in the industrial, government and service sectors.

IQS has provided a gift valued over $560,000 to IE. The gift, comprised of IQS Business System software includes a 10-concurrent user license and the IQS API Toolkit for use in education and research activities in IE. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance the quality of education and research at Penn State.

Kellogg Company

Kellogg Company is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit snacks, frozen waffles, and veggie foods. Kellogg has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Kennametal Partnership

Kennametal aspires to be the premier tooling solutions supplier in the world with operational excellence throughout the value chain and best-in-class manufacturing and technology. Kennametal is the market leader in North America in metal cutting tools and is second in Europe and worldwide. It is the undisputed global market leader in tools for the mining and highway construction industries. Headquartered in Latrobe, PA, Kennametal has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. Penn State IE is proud to be an Alliance Partner with Kennametal, which sponsors the Kennametal Fellow graduate fellowship. Kennametal continues to be a generous supplier of tooling for Penn State's instructional manufacturing laboratories.

Lincoln Electric Partnership

Lincoln Electric was founded in 1895 and today is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. Headquartered in Cleveland, the Company has manufacturing operations, joint ventures and alliances in a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. Lincoln employees global workforce totals approximately 7,000. Recognized as the welding experts, the Company provides leading technology products and solutions. From its early beginnings, Lincoln pioneered technological advancements and improvements in arc welding consumables and equipment. Lincoln has graciously partnered with Penn State Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering to equip the welding laboratory with state-of-the-art arc welding and plasma cutting power supplies. This includes new Lincoln developed Surface Tension Technology (STT) equipment and Wave Designer Pro Software that permits complete computer control of power supply waveforms for enhanced welding arc control. This equipment is being used by more than 300 Penn State IE and ME students each year.

Lowe's

Lowe's a leading home improvements corporation operates more than 1,375 stores in 49 states. Lowe's has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

MEDRAD, Inc.

MEDRAD is a worldwide market leader of medical devices and services that enable or enhance diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures. MEDRAD has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

New York Wire Company

New York Wire manufactures a broad range of products spanning many diverse markets. They are the leading supplier of insect screening products to the retail distribution market and to many of the most well known names in door and window manufacturing. New York Wire has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

NPC, Inc.

NPC is the number one supplier of print and mailing services for the Government Printing Office. Additionally, NPC prints, distributes and mail confidential information for government and commercial clients. NPC has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Nucor Steel

Nurcor is the safest, highest quality, lowest cost, most productive and most profitable steel and steel products company in the world. Nucor has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Proctor & Gamble

Two billion times a day, Proctor & Gamble brands touch the lives of people around the world. Their corporate tradition is rooted in the principles of personal integrity, respect for the individual, and doing what's right for the long-term. The P&G community consists of nearly 98,000 people working in almost 80 countries worldwide. What began as a small, family-operated soap and candle company now provides products and services of superior quality and value to consumers in 140 countries. P&G has one of the largest and strongest portfolios of trusted brands, including Pampers, Tide, Ariel, Always, Pantene, Bounty, Folgers, Pringles, Charmin, Downy, Iams, Crest, Actonel and Olay. Proctor & Gamble has generously donated $45,000 to various departments within Penn State's College of Engineering. Recently, IE received a $5000 donation from P&G which was used for maintaining excellence in the delivery of the undergraduate program. The gift funds were used to purchase software for the student computer laboratories and supplies for use in the FAME laboratory.

Skills of Central PA

Skills of Central PA is a private non-profit organization providing support to individuals with special needs. Their mission is to create opportunities and provide support for individuals who need specialized services to acquire the necessary skills and experiences to participate in all aspects of personal and community life. Skills has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

The Learning Trust Partnership

The Learning Trust is an enterprise software development company whose products combine organizational learning and prospective forecasting technologies to extend the practice of strategic forecasting and connect large enterprises with their industry. Applying a Learning Trust solution enables a company to efficiently focus on creating and sharing knowledge in a collaborative environment within the context of day-to-day business. The Learning Trust's vision is to become a premier supplier of software solutions that harness the collective intelligence across an enterprise to create a more innovative and competitive organization. The Learning Trust has provided a gift valued at over $1.1 million to IE. The gift, comprised of cash, software, computer hardware, and consulting services, will play a prominent role in Penn State research using technology roadmapping and will be used as a training tool in graduate-level classes. More information about the The Learning Trusts gift to Penn State.

U.S. Security Associates

U.S. Security Associates has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

UPS

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. UPS has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Visual Paradigm Partnership

Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) software from Visual Paradigm is designed for a wide range of users, including Software Engineers, System Analysts, Business Analysts, System Architects alike, who are interested in building large scale software systems reliably through the use of the Object-Oriented approach. The Visual Paradigm software package supports the latest standards of Java and Unified Modeling Language notations and provides the industry's full round-trip code generation and code reverse engineering support for Java. The transitions from analysis to design and then to implementation are seamlessly integrated within the CASE tool, thus significantly reducing efforts in all stages of the software development life cycle. Penn State's IE Department was recently approved to participate in Visual Paradigm's Academic Partners Program. Under this program, Visual Paradigm provided IE a floating license to install Visual Paradigm for UML package valued at $30,000. This educational program represents a long-term commitment by Visual Paradigm to help ensure the adoption of good software engineering disciplines. IE is fortunate to be able to participate in this program.

Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart is a business leader in retail stores, with more than 1.8 million associates worldwide and nearly 6,500 stores and wholesale clubs across 15 countries. Wal-Mart has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

West Penn Allegheny Health System

West Penn Allegheny Health System is comprised of some of the oldest and best-known health care facilities in western Pennsylvania. The system's hospitals are in the vanguard of patient care, medical research and health sciences education. West Penn has partnered with the IE department through the Corporate Sponsored Projects Program, an industry-university partnership serving to integrate design, manufacturing, service engineering and business realities into the engineering curriculum.

Xilinx Partnership

Xilinx is the world's leading supplier of complete programmable logic solutions, including advanced integrated circuits, software design tools, predefined system functions delivered as cores, and unparalleled field engineering support. Xilinx develops, manufactures, and markets a broad line of advanced integrated circuits, software design tools and intellectual property. Customers use the automated tools and intellectual property -- predefined system-level functions delivered as software cores -- from Xilinx and its partners to program the chips to perform custom logic operations. Xilinx programmable logic solutions help minimize risks for manufacturers of electronic equipment by shortening the time required to develop and bring new products to market. Xilinx’s University Program provided IE with 480 devices, an APX board and multilinx cable totaling more than $244,000 and looks forward to a broadening relationship with Xilinx.