# North Park Innovations Takes HVAC into the Digital Tool World

By James Kent · Published 2023-08-24 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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Creator hub: Straight Outta Crumpton

> An HVAC equipment maker pivots to digital tools, blending augmented reality and AI to transform how technicians learn their trade

## Key points

- North Park Innovations transitioned from HVAC equipment manufacturing to digital tools, including the iManifold® platform.
- Augmented reality and AI are being leveraged to enhance training and learning experiences for HVAC technicians.
- Blending hands-on trade training with digital technology is seen as critical to closing the skilled workforce gap in HVAC.

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[Straight Outta Crumpton](https://marketscale.com/shows/straight-outta-crumpton/#:~:text=Greg%20Crumpton%20lives%20by%20a,and%20value%20their%20professional%20relationships.) hosts [Greg Crumpton](https://www.servicelogic.com/company/leadership/greg-crumpton) and [Gabrielle Bar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-bar-a1138519a/) sat down with [Bill Northrup](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-northrup-58150a107/), CEO of [**North Park Innovations**](https://imanifold.com/about/), to discuss the evolution of the HVAC industry and the journey of **North Park Innovations**. **Bill Northrup** shared insights into the company's transition into the digital tool market, the creation of the **iManifold**®, and North Park's focus on training equipment for technical trades. The conversation also touched on the importance of blending technology with hands-on training, emphasizing the potential of augmented reality and AI in enhancing the learning experience for budding HVAC professionals.

> The conversation also touched on the importance of blending technology with hands-on training, emphasizing the potential of augmented reality and AI in enhancing the learning experience for budding HVAC professionals.

Tags: Bill Northrup, HVAC digital tools, HVAC solutions, North Park Innovations, Straight Outta Crumpton podcast, Thought Leadership

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