CESMII: Smart Manufacturing News and Major Events

“The institute has been highly successful in developing and deploying SM solutions across a wide swath of industry sectors and supply chains critical to a clean, decarbonized economy. Their sustained focus on small and medium-sized manufacturers continues to drive change from the ground up.”The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Advanced...

More and more top manufacturers use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and streaming analytics from SAS, the leader in analytics, to transform operations and better serve customers. SAS has joined CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, to further promote the use of advanced analytics across manufacturing.

Join us as we dig into the age-old principles and practices of Continuous Improvement looking through the lens of modern, Smart Manufacturing thinking. Do Smart Manufacturing and CI belong together? Can they coexist? Or, conversely, can one truly exist without the other?In this next installment of our Smart Manufacturing Mindset...

"A company, small or large, can use a strategy of phased investments to implement modular solutions and incrementally achieve benefits as the company incrementally achieves their vision." Technologies including industrial internet of things (IIoT), data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), edge and could computing can be threaded together in Smart Manufacturing...

Manufacturing USA is eyeing SXSW 2024 to share our ideas with the leaders and influencers who are helping shape the future. We’ve submitted two panel proposals for the conference, and both are stacked with talent from eight of our Institutes.  For our second panel, we are focusing on sustainability with...

Join us as we explore a new way of thinking about AI, looking to harness its full potential and unlock unprecedented opportunities for manufacturers. We’ll explore how to optimize production processes, enhance quality, streamline supply chains, and drive overall operational excellence. Furthermore, we’ll examine the possibilities of human-AI collaboration, emphasizing...

"Using data to transform how we work and become more competitive and productive – that’s where manufacturing leadership is.” AppleGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherYouTube 142: How to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Adoption in the US with John Dyck, CEO of CESMII John Dyck, CEO of CESMII, made his long-awaited debut on Manufacturing Happy Hour...

Sustainable manufacturing is top of mind for many manufacturers. The value proposition has been clearly laid out when it comes to sustainable business practices not only bringing substantial financial benefits but also contributing to a safer environment, improved employee well-being, and enhanced product safety. Even still, many lack clear business...

SolaBlock, an innovative startup in the renewable energy space, has joined as the newest member of CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute. Selected as one of “10 Startups to Watch in 2021” by Construction Global Magazine, SolaBlock uses photovoltaic-embedded solar masonry units (SMUs) to transform buildings – traditionally massive consumers of...

In this webcast, CESMII VP of Technology, Jonathan Wise, Flexware’s Brent Mehringer, and Ace Technology’s Craig Egan join series host Mike Yost to explore how to learn from the past while embracing the future - with your people, your business, and your tech. Hear about challenges adopting and successfully scaling...

“Advanced manufacturing has inherited a lot of old machines. So we’re challenging the status quo. We’re setting up our nation for the future. The technology we are preaching is disruptive and would have helped me in my previous roles to produce better results.” APPLICATION ENGINEER, PUZZLE SOLVER, TINKERER John Louka,...

Vertech, an innovative systems integrator with a wide breadth of services and offerings with locations in Arizona, California, Tennessee and Texas, has joined as the newest member of CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute. Specializing in industrial automation and information solutions, including SCADA, MES and OT among others, Vertech bolsters the...

On May 16-18, 2023, the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (IEDO) will conduct a joint Peer Review to evaluate their strategic and operational impact. The event will include moderated discussion with project performers and an opportunity for performers to share highlights from...

LOS ANGELES, September 8, 2022 – Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has joined CESMII –The Smart Manufacturing Institute as its newest member. “We’re thrilled to have a market maker like Rockwell Automation join us to help advance the adoption...

Sustainable manufacturing is top of mind for many manufacturers. The value proposition has been clearly laid out when it comes to sustainable business practices not only bringing substantial financial benefits but also contributing to a safer environment, improved employee well-being, and enhanced product safety. Even still, many lack clear business...

In the most recent episode of our Better Together Podcast we welcome John Dyck, CEO of CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute, a post he has held since June of 2018. CESMII is a Manufacturing USA Institute chartered with transforming the US manufacturing market and increasing global competitiveness through the...

Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth, is proud to present the RPI Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center and CESMII – “The Smart Manufacturing Institute”, as their industry experts provide an introductory workshop on Smart Manufacturing and why it is critically important to implement now to secure the...

The tech world's quest for the "next big thing" led to the rise of augmented reality and cryptocurrencies, but now hinges on the integration of large language models like ChatGPT into major platforms, despite concerns about their potential misuse and lack of understanding. As these AI tools become ubiquitous, there's...

This list highlights the Top 50 thought leaders and influencers who drove the most engagement on the topic of Industry 4.0 over a six month period across LinkedIn & Twitter. They are helping to define, elucidate, advance, and educate the industry around making Industry 4.0 a reality. These people not...

At the encouragement of Congress, and based on the national imperative and need to address smart manufacturing challenges, the Department of Engineering sponsored the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAE) to commission an official study called “Options for National Plan on Smart Technology Development and Deployment.” A committee,...