Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 are driving the digital transformation of industrial processes. This digital transformation enables enhanced productivity, real-time data and analytics, flexibility and customization, optimized supply networks, energy efficiency and sustainability, and improved workforce development. Barriers to the realization of these goals include the legacy of lacking integration of automation operational technology (OT) and enterprise information technology (IT). Academic organizations have a key role to play in realizing the SM vision. Not only in the research and development of technology but also in the education of the workforce in digital technologies and techniques for manufacturing. However, academic organizations...

Discover how the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council (SMEC) is setting a strategic course to rejuvenate U.S. manufacturing and regain global competitiveness. This council, comprised entirely of manufacturers, recently documented their point-of-view on the promises Smart Manufacturing holds for each manufacturer and their collective impact on the U.S. economy.

Twelve semiconductor fab operators are forging a new business model for AI-enabled smart manufacturing based on the sharing and aggregation of data across companies for mutual benefit. Join our next session of the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Mindset™ series to hear from one of those operator-company leaders and a coordinating group from NSF*, UCLA, and CESMII bringing perspectives on federal plans for advanced manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, and CESMII’s data and modeling support capabilities.

In this era of digital transformation, the manufacturing landscape is rapidly evolving, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. However, many manufacturers are grappling with the challenge of where to begin their journey toward Smart Manufacturing, how to prioritize investments, and how to build a solid foundation for success. Fortunately, CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, has teamed up with the team at Rensselaer at Work & NxGen to develop the SM Roadmap Professional Certification Course – a course that teaches CESMII’s strategic approach to developing SM Roadmaps with the necessary tools to guide manufacturers through their transformation journey. Join us...

Kick-off 2024 with the latest CESMII Smart Manufacturing Mindset LinkedIn Live event on "Digital Lean." Explore the transformative power of modern technologies in supporting Continuous Improvement and propelling those efforts to new heights as we embrace new ideas in the new year. Join us to uncover key strategies to optimize processes and maximize productivity. Dive deep into the realm of Digital Lean and discover how you can revolutionize your approach to operational excellence as part of this community of continuous learners.

🌟 CESMII Celebration: Holiday Cheer, and Year-End Reflections Live Event! 🌟 As the year comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the milestones, achievements, and shared learnings that have defined 2023. Join some of the CESMII team who will take you on a journey through the accomplishments and breakthroughs of the past year. From innovative projects to collaborative endeavors, we'll share the highlights that have shaped our collective Smart Manufacturing successes in 2023.

Join series host Mike Yost and the rest of the CESMII ecosystem for live comment and interaction replaying one of the most anticipated panels from our 2023 Annual CESMII Member Meeting. Leaders from Procter & Gamble, Raytheon Technologies, SymphonyAI, and ThinkIQ will discuss several truths and debunk various myths about convergence – one of the most regularly discussed topics our members raise to us – and we’ll replay it to keep the conversations going. One of the most powerful promises of Industry 4.0 is that the technology itself is no longer a barrier to the IT and OT worlds co-existing...

After months of sharing best practices around various aspects of smart manufacturing, this month’s episode brings listeners a first-hand account of a company on its SM journey. Together with the Digital Foundry team at Penn State, MSA Safety is seeing real results from their 9-month journey thus far. The process uses CESMII’s toolset to form a baseline before building a technology and organizational roadmap to address its strategic goals.

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 AI as a collaborative partner to leverage its capabilities to augment human decision-making, enhance productivity, and foster innovation. Whether you are a seasoned manufacturing professional or an AI enthusiast, this event offers an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of manufacturing. Discover how the convergence of AI and...

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 cases for sustainability efforts. Our discussion today includes tips for what companies can measure, what the opportunities for savings and improvements are, and how to get started. This 50-minute conversation provides considerations for any company on its sustainability journey centered around a few common themes: data, culture, and ecosystem.

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 cases for sustainability efforts.