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CESMII Launches i3X™, a Global Open API Initiative to Unlock Interoperability and Scale AI in Manufacturing

CESMII Launches i3X™, a Global Open API Initiative to Unlock Interoperability and Scale AI in Manufacturing

Apr 20, 2026 | Article, i3X™, News, Press Release, Smart Manufacturing Imperatives, Thought Leadership

“We see interoperability as a long-term strategic imperative across our complex technology landscape at Georgia Pacific. We’re excited about how i3X can accelerate innovation and solutioning of our digital/AI transformation strategy at scale.”   Anthony Huffman...
Reverse Engineering the Smart Manufacturing Mindset

Reverse Engineering the Smart Manufacturing Mindset

Apr 1, 2026 | Article, News, Smart Manufacturing Certified Roadmap Professional, Smart Manufacturing Roadmap

Key Takeaways Without a sound business strategy, most digital transformation projects stay stuck in pilot phase. Far too many companies shop for technology before they know what problem their trying to solve. Manufacturers must identify their moonshot before aligning...
Smart Manufacturing Mindset™: i3X™ Explained

Smart Manufacturing Mindset™: i3X™ Explained

Mar 31, 2026 | i3X™, News, Podcast, Smart Manufacturing Imperatives, Smart Manufacturing Mindset™, Webinar

FollowFollowFollowFollow “The open-source mindset is all about getting involved and sharing input. Take some time, learn about i3x™ and contribute to it.” Matthew Parris Director of Quality Test Systems, GE Appliances - A Haier Company Manufacturing Information...
Data Sharing, AI-ready Data and Data-first Smart Manufacturing: an Industry Coalition Experience – NIST/NSF Workshop Study

Data Sharing, AI-ready Data and Data-first Smart Manufacturing: an Industry Coalition Experience – NIST/NSF Workshop Study

Mar 25, 2026 | Article, i3X™, News, Press Release, Thought Leadership

AI is the means for producing and scaling trusted and qualified AI-ready data and validated models for smart predictive, preventive, and proactive solutions from factory floor machine to supply chain. Operational data is the essential resource. Jim Davis UCLA Office...
Beyond Decoupling: How CESMII’s i3X Solves the Context Engineering Gap for Industrial Data Fabrics

Beyond Decoupling: How CESMII’s i3X Solves the Context Engineering Gap for Industrial Data Fabrics

Mar 9, 2026 | Article, i3X™, News, Press Release, Thought Leadership

CESMII’s i3X initiative represents one of the most significant industry-backed efforts to standardize that semantic layer. If widely adopted, it could help standardize industrial data models and simplify the development of Industrial AI applications across complex...
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