Team Pennsylvania commissioned the AI & Robotics Value Chain Analysis to accelerate the growth of AI, robotics, and manufacturing across the commonwealth. Conducted by BEAM Collaborative in partnership with U3 Advisors, this study delivers the first statewide evaluation of Pennsylvania’s full AI and robotics value chain.
These findings provide a strong foundation for strategic investment and cross-sector collaboration that can position the commonwealth as a leader in AI and robotics.
Recently, Abby Smith and Rachel Phillips had the opportunity to tour North American Forgemasters (NAF) in New Castle, PA. To experience the heat and vibration of manufacturing. The sheer physical power of steel being forged into components that support our energy security, national defense, and critical infrastructure. . . . READ ON
Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance
Tom Murphy and Abby Smith had the chance to visit the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA) at Penn State University, the nation’s only open-access facility for silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth and processing. Silicon carbide may not be a household term, but it’s one of the most critical materials for our energy and national security future . . . READ ON
AgTech in Pennsylvania
The Advanced Agriculture Collaborative convened on November 18th for a panel discussion on the future of AgTech in Pennsylvania, exploring how innovative technologies in AI and automation are transforming agriculture and what it could mean for Pennsylvania. . . . VIEW THE WEBINAR AND LEARN MORE
FIRA USA
A few weeks ago, our Agriculture Director, Kelly Kundratic, joined a Pennsylvania delegation at FIRA USA, the nation’s leading conference on robotics and automation in agriculture. . . . READ ON
Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, please support Team Pennsylvania and help further the collaborative work that strengthens our commonwealth.
Your gift fuels stronger partnerships, bold strategies, and the cross-sector action needed to create measurable, lasting impact throughout the commonwealth. PLEASE DONATE TODAY
BOARD DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Ed Hill, Jr.
What does leadership look like when it’s grounded in service to people and communities? For Ed Hill Jr., it means elevating the voice of labor, strengthening partnerships across sectors, and making sure Pennsylvania’s skilled trades are prepared for the opportunities ahead. . . . READ ON
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Jim Neuschwander
When Jim, our Director of Information Systems, first joined Team Pennsylvania, he was an intern updating code on a relatively new platform: a website. Since those early days, his role has continued to evolve, providing him a front-row seat to every era of the organization. . . . READ ON
