Ira Moskowitz
CEO, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute
Ira Moskowitz is a seasoned executive with 30+ years of experience in initiating and sustaining world-class technologies and manufacturing.
Expertise
Topics:聽 Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Government Relations, Robotics
Mr. Ira Moskowitz is the Chief Executive Officer of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute. Founded at 一本道无码 in January 2017 and now operating as an independent non-profit, ARM is a DoD-funded national membership-based consortium of over 270 organizations leading more than 70 projects in support of its mission.
The mission of the ARM Institute is to accelerate the adoption of transformative robotics technologies that will elevate the foundation of every advanced manufacturing activity today and in the future. ARM leverages a unique, robust and diverse ecosystem of partners across industry, academia and government to make robots and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers large and small, train and empower the manufacturing workforce, strengthen the economy, and assist the nation鈥檚 efforts become more secure, resilient and globally competitive.
Prior to his new role, Mr. Moskowitz served as Director of Advanced Manufacturing Programs for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Since 2017, he has led Massachusetts鈥 efforts for manufacturing innovation, overseeing the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), a $100 million economic development program affiliated with Manufacturing USA庐. He has served on the boards of multiple DoD-led Manufacturing USA庐 Institutes, and has deep experience working directly with state and federal agencies.
Previously, Mr. Moskowitz spent 30 years managing global semiconductor technology development and manufacturing including wafer fabrication, assembly and test operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Most recently at this organization, he was the Vice President and General Manager of U.S. Operations at Analog Devices, responsible for the company鈥檚 domestic manufacturing operations and the technology development that supported it. He also started and managed the manufacturing and process development for a new MEMS venture within Analog Devices which resulted in the commercialization of disruptive airbag control technology. Prior to Analog Devices, Mr. Moskowitz was employed by AT&T Bell Labs where he was named a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, the highest technical designation at the company.
Media Experience
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"Pittsburgh is well-positioned to drive AI forward within manufacturing. The collaborative nature of organizations in the region combined with the wealth of technical expertise makes the region uniquely positioned to drive towards a future that is directed by humans and assisted by advanced technologies like AI and robotics. Through these kinds of AI-empowered technologies, the ARM Institute and its consortium will be leading the way right here in Pittsburgh to a future where people and robots work together to respond to our nation鈥檚 greatest challenges and to develop and produce the world鈥檚 most desired products."
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Brainard and team were led by ARM Institute staff, including CEO Ira Moskowitz, through demonstrations of robotics designed for various manufacturing functions. A mix of federal dollars keeps the complex active with academic research, industry applications and workforce training.
听鈥聽The Robot Report
鈥淭he ARM Institute would like to thank the Department of Defense and, in particular, our government program manager Dr. Greg Hudas for working diligently to secure our continued agreement,鈥 said Ira Moskowitz, CEO of the ARM Institute, in a release. 鈥淲e look forward to continuing to work with the Department of Defense to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and respond to our nation鈥檚 greatest challenges.鈥
听鈥聽The Robot Report
鈥淩obots are clearly being recognized as a highly valuable technology for COVID-19 remediation, be it in sanitation, personal protective equipment (PPE) production, or testing,鈥 said ARM CEO Ira Moskowitz. 鈥淭he robotic system developed by Wilder Systems, through ARM鈥檚 project funding program, is a critical component to helping the United States manage and mitigate the virus.鈥
Education
M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.B.A., Finance and International Business, NYU Stern School of Business
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester
Spotlights
Pittsburgh鈥檚 AI-Powered Renaissance
(October 14, 2024)