Summary

Catalyst Connection leads the robotics expansion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, achieving significant milestones in 2024. Project 1 has made notable advancements in promoting advanced manufacturing, digital automation, and workforce development through partnerships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and technology hubs

Importance

SMEs are a major part of the global economy, accounting for the majority of businesses worldwide and more than 50% of employment. They are also important contributors to job creation and global economic development.

Nate Homitsky

Vice President of Information at Aerotech, Inc

“Aerotech benefitted greatly from the research and proof-of-concept work done by the Pitt students. By defining a clear statement of work with scope and deliverables, we maximized the team's efforts to explore our analytics tools. The students did an exceptional job integrating into our existing technology framework and conducting ROI analysis. The insights gained have significantly informed our strategy, helping us better understand the potential impact of tech investments in our business transformation.”