Role of Leadership: Vision, Execution and Sustaining Success
Welcome to Season 2 of Smart Manufacturing Mindset™ from CESMII!
We’re changing a few things up this season to take a deeper look at the many facets of Smart Manufacturing (SM). This month, we’re talking about one of the most critical factors for success: leadership. It’s not just about setting a vision—it’s about driving real impact and sustaining momentum over time.
This episode brings together industry leaders who have successfully led transformation efforts. You’ll hear the strategies that separate leaders who ignite lasting change from those who struggle to gain traction.
Download the full episode wherever you get your podcasts – Apple or Spotify – or watch via YouTube.
How CESMII SMART Manufacturing Profiles Work to Standardize Data Models
Learn about CESMII’s smart manufacturing profiles, how they work, and why the OPC UA Part 5 is used for structuring the information models. Find out more now!
Guest: Jonathan Wise – Chief Technology Architect at CESMII Smart Manufacturing Institute
Northeast Ohio Manufacturing leaders—are you ready to unlock the full potential of Smart Manufacturing? CESMII, Manufacturing Works, and Rockwell Automation are bringing together top industry experts to share actionable strategies that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness.
📅 When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 📍 Where: Tri-C Corporate College East
💡 What You’ll Gain: ✅ Insights from industry visionaries on defining and implementing Smart Manufacturing ✅ Strategies to empower plant teams and measure ROI ✅ Networking opportunities with C-suite executives and manufacturing leaders
🎤 Meet Our Speakers: 🔹 John Dyck – CEO, CESMII 🔹 Mike Yost – Director, Manufacturing Works 🔹 Andrew Ellis – VP, Portfolio Engineering, Rockwell Automation
This is your chance to connect, learn, and lead in the era of Smart Manufacturing.
Get Certified with the Next Cohort – Sign up Today – Courses Start March 31
🚨 Last Chance to Register: CESMII‘s Smart Manufacturing Certification! 🚨
Time is running out to secure your spot in CESMII’s upcoming 8-week online certification course designed for consultants, advisors, and innovation champions in manufacturing. Don’t miss this opportunity to:
✅ Master the Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Framework Build strategic roadmaps that drive transformation using CESMII’s proven six-part framework.
✅ Engage in Hands-On Projects with Expert Mentors Work on real-world scenarios to assess and plan organizational success with guided expertise.
✅ Earn a Recognized Certification Boost your credibility as a Certified Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Professional and join an exclusive network of professionals.
📅 Details: • Course Dates: March 31 – May 23 • Commitment: ~6-8 hours/week • Format: Live interactive sessions (recordings available)
📢 Seats are limited! Enroll now to advance your career and lead the way in Smart Manufacturing.
Expert Discussion on Industrial Standards – ProveIt! 2025 Fireside Chat
ProveIt! 2025 Fireside Chat – Revolutionizing Industrial Data Standards 🔧 Industry Experts Reveal the Future of Manufacturing Technology 🌐 In this groundbreaking fireside chat, top minds in industrial technology come together to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities in data standardization. Join Jeff Knepper and a panel of experts as they dive deep into the world of industrial communication, MQTT, Spark Plug, and the future of digital transformation. What You’ll Learn:
The current state of industrial data standards
Why MQTT is changing the game in manufacturing
Challenges in technology adoption
How standardization can revolutionize industrial communication
The article, “Smart Manufacturing: The Path to the Future,” explores the transformative potential of Smart Manufacturing in the industrial sector. Discussing how integrating advanced technologies can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. The authors also highlight the importance of adopting these technologies to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. This insightful piece provides valuable perspectives on the future of manufacturing and the critical role of digital transformation.
Published by VDMA, this article was co-written by John Dyck, CEO & Olivia Morales, Senior Solution Architect at CESMII
Energy Management Systems for Subtractive Manufacturing
Medical Parts Manufacturer Sees 25% Cost Reduction by Implementing Machine Learning Algorithms on CNC Machines
Project Objective: The objective of this effort is to reduce energy consumption in manufacturing facilities. Specifically, the project will implement hybrid machine learning models to improve efficiencies in subtractive machining processes.
25%⬇
Implementing machine learning models resulted in a 25% reduction in energy usage, operational costs and unplanned machine downtime for precision CNC machines.
$27.5k/yr
Operating cost savings per CNC machine when implementing machine learning models.
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50% energy consumption savings enabled by machine learning models at United Technologies manufacturing facilities.
CESMII Member Bevin Bells featured on ABC World News “Made in America” Series
CESMII member company, Bevin Bells, a sixth-generation bell manufacturer that gave the central Connecticut town of East Hampton its nickname, “Belltown,” was featured on “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” as part of the program’s “Made in America” series.
Cici Bevin Gordon, Co-Owner at Guardian Bell & Chief Growth Officer at Bevin Bells is dedicated to growth and moderization for her company through Smart Manufacturing. After learning about CESMII at a regional event in 2024, she and her team worked with Craig Dory Smart Manufacturing Certified Professional and Director, Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, to develop a Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap for their small business to define their first and next steps on their Smart Manufacturing journey.
Reduce Cost & Complexity via CESMII’s SM Architecture and Application Interoperability
CESMII is teaming up with Phoenix Contact at Automate 2025 (May 12-15, Detroit, MI) to demonstrate how seamless data integration drives smarter decision-making.
At Booth 5232, we’ll showcase:
✅ Use Case 1 – Transforming diverse data sources into meaningful, contextual insights for informed decision-making. ✅ Use Case 2 – Rapidly building on existing work to accelerate new solution development.
Why it matters:
Manufacturers and System Integrators often develop use cases individually, leading to multiple applications accessing the same plant floor data—overloading networks and devices. CESMII’s Smart Manufacturing (SM) Architecture & Concepts streamline this process by enabling reuse, reducing complexity, and speeding up time to value.
🔹 See it in action: Explore how data contracts & information modeling lay a strong data foundation for scalable, future-ready solutions.
Join us at Booth 5232 and discover how a solid data strategy fuels innovation!
This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Our team is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
CESMII – the Smart Manufacturing Institute – has a total current investment commitment of $201M from Department of Energy funding and public/private partnership contributions, with a mandate to create a more competitive manufacturing environment here in the US through advanced sensing, analytics, modeling, control and platforms. CESMII is one of 18 Manufacturing USA institutes on this mission to increase manufacturing productivity, global competitiveness, and reinvestment by increasing energy productivity, improving economic performance and raising workforce capacity. University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is the program and administrative home of CESMII. For more information about CESMII, its history and Smart Manufacturing, visit cesmii.org.