The Solutions Lab

at Millersville University

There are over 16,000 manufacturing businesses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The skills gap is real. We are facing a crisis of available talent driven by expected baby boomer retirements while needs for skilled labor are growing to enable economic expansion.

We must diligently engage and encourage rising students to pursue careers in manufacturing!

Robotic WorX: A plan to increase manufacturing capacity and solve the workforce challenge in Pennsylvania.

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The Solutions Lab Team

  • Dr. John Haughery

    John Haughery, PhD, CSCE is an assistant professor of Automation & Electronics Technologies and coordinator of the Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology program in the Department of Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. His 15+ years of teaching, research, and practice have focused on control system integration including industrial automation, industrial/mobile robotics, human-machine interaction, motor/motion controls, PLCs, safety systems, explosion proof/intrinsically safe systems, industrial networking, and electric power/energy systems. Dr. Haughery is a Certified Senior Controls Engineer (CSCE), Controls Exam Commissioner for the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering’s (ATMAE) Board of Certification, and a member of the Editorial Panel of the Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (JTMAE).

  • Hunter Crabbs

    Hunter is a junior at Millersville University majoring in Technology and Engineering Education. On campus, he is a member of the Technology and Engineering Educators Collegiate Association (TEECA). He values education and sees the importance of providing students with experiences in the field prior to their graduation. Hunter’s background in education benefits him as he coordinates with schools to get students’ experiences in the lab. In this role, he will be able to focus on communication and outreach through the program's first year. In his free time, Hunter enjoys woodworking and hunting as well as officiating basketball for the PIAA.

  • Elliot Walker

    Elliot is a Junior at Millersville University seeking degrees in Technology and Engineering Education (B.S.Ed.) and Control Systems Technology (A.T.). As far back as he can remember, Elliot has been fascinated with the applications of science and mathematics in the technological solutions that make our modern world a reality. He believes studying the man-made environment and its components can teach students fundamental skills useful not just in their career, but in achieving a successful and rewarding life. For this reason, Elliot is thrilled to work with Precision Cobotics and Millersville University in coordinating the Robotic WorX program, an opportunity for students to discover the exciting potential of a career in automation and manufacturing.

  • Ermias Wogari

    Ermias is a recent graduate from Millersville University with a degree in Automation & Intelligent Robotics Engineering Technology. He brings his enthusiasm for coding and a keen interest in intricate problem-solving to his role at Precision Cobotics. Ermias will be guiding the students at the Solutions Lab and liasing with the Precision Cobotics Staff for ongoing initiatives. His dedication to excellence and commitment to customer satisfaction will play an integral role in creating productive project outcomes and an engaging environment in the Solutions Lab.

  • Liz Maschke

    Liz is a Manufacturing Engineering Technology major in the department of Applied Engineering, Safety, and Technology at Millersville University. She is a leader in the Mobile Robotics Research Team, also known as Ville Robotics, at Millersville, having served as treasurer, vice president, interim president, and electrical lead during her time on the team. Her strong work ethic is fueled by a love of problem solving and a passion for manufacturing. Liz enjoys spending her time collaborating with the robotics team in their R&D lab.

  • Jeremiah Buck

    Jeremiah is a junior at Millersville University, majoring in Automation and Intelligent Robotics. He has always had a project in hand, from repairing vehicles to building autonomous robots and designing reptile enclosures. Beyond his coursework, Jeremiah's experience spans various faces of industry, including system development for industrial robots, streamlining G-code generation for CNC mills, and using diverse marketing tools to locate new customers. In his spare time, Jeremiah is the President of the Fishing Club at Millersville University, where he leads and guides members in their growth as anglers.

  • Duncan Garvin

    Duncan is an undergraduate in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at Millersville and serves as an intern at Precision Cobotics. Duncan has always been fascinated by how the world around us functions, and how our actions can impact and shape our environment. Throughout his early life he explored as many facets of science and engineering as he could, even going as far as to teach himself the basics of coding and robotics during the summer. Once Duncan made it to college, his desire to learn was finally able to flourish with very few restrictions. He quickly became enamored with the technologies of automated manufacturing and has spent most of his time at college learning as much as he can in this field, especially when it comes to High-Speed CNC machining. Throughout all of his experiences, the one thing that has helped Duncan to navigate his way through education has been his desire to learn, and he is always working to share that hard-earned knowledge with those who are willing to learn.

  • Chris Shenberger

    Chris is currently studying Automation and Robotics Engineering Technology and minoring in Computer Science at Millersville University. He has a strong background in Computer Programming and is excelling in his robotics classes at Millersville. Chris has had a passion for electronics for years and possesses great leadership abilities. He is an Eagle Scout and continues to serve youth in his community as a scout leader. Chris loves to teach others and enjoys sharing his passions with others which led him to the Robotics Worx Program with Precision Cobotics.

  • Ben Wright

    Benjamin has been working around robotics ever since he was a child, after his father introduced him to the lab in Millersville and has further expanded his work with them in his college years. He is currently a Junior at Millersville University and is currently dual majoring in Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Ben has experience working with the Millersville Robotics Team and has been the Manufacturing Lead for the last three projects. Currently Ben is working with Precision Cobotics at their Sim Lab on Millersville Campus and plans to work on both mechanical and software-based solutions to create proofs of concepts.

  • Dennis Nguyen

    Dennis is a senior at Millersville University majoring in Automation & Intelligent Robotics Engineering Technology, and Mathematics. With eight years of experience working various roles in high school and college robotics teams, Dennis has acquired a host of skills ranging from manufacturing to programming. He is particularly fond of designing models in CAD software. He is currently the programming lead for the Millersville Mobile Robotics Research Team. Dennis prides himself on his rigorous attention to detail and persistence to surpass expectations. Ultimately, he wishes to grow and apply his skills to become a core member of the team at Precision Cobotics.

  • Jacob Garcia

    Jacob is a senior at Millersville University majoring in Automation and Robotics Engineering Technology and minoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. He has acquired various skills throughout high school and college ranging from manufacturing to programming, and has found a strong interest in PLC programming and 3D modeling. His extensive experience in tutoring STEM subjects to college students attests to his love of sharing his knowledge and skills to help others learn and grow. In addition, his diligence and commitment to excellence will help him be a contributing member of the Precision Cobotics Team.