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SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-acceleration-roadmap-professional-certification-course-09-22-2026-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workforce Development,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Aerospace & Defense Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join CESMII CEO John Dyck and industry leaders for an hour long discussion as they explore how AI\, automation\, digitalization\, and Industry 4.0 are strengthening resilience\, agility\, and competitiveness across aerospace and defense manufacturing in response to geopolitical uncertainty\, supply chain complexity\, workforce shortages\, and evolving mission demands. \nPlenary Panel Discussion: \nThe Digital Future of Intelligent A&D Manufacturing and Supply: Harmonizing People\, Technologies\, and Continuous Innovation \nAs geopolitical uncertainty\, supply chain complexity\, evolving mission requirements\, workforce shortages\, and increasing production demands continue to challenge the global A&D industry. Our panelists will explore how AI\, automation\, digitalization\, and Industry 4.0 initiatives are becoming essential to building resilient\, agile\, and future-ready manufacturing & supply ecosystems \nPanel: \n\nVino Kingston\, AI Transformation Strategy & Integration\, Advanced Solutions\, Lockheed Martin\nDeepak Sachdeva\, CIO\, United States Airforce\nCrystal Taton\, Digital Factory Technical Fellow and Smart Factory Architect\, Raytheon\nJohn Dyck\, Chief Executive Officer\, CESMII\nKevin Maring\, Fellow – Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Operations Transformation\, Lockheed Martin\n\nJoin CESMII at the Smart Manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense Summit to discover how to deploy smart technologies\, modernize operations\, and build resilient\, Industry 4.0-enabled A&D manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.\nSave 15% with the code SPEAKER15: https://bit.ly/aerosmac26-speaker-reg\n#SmartManuAeroSpace #AMGWorld #Aerospace #SmartManufacturing #Defense #DigitalTransformation #Chicago
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-aerospace-defense/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing \nEvent: MD&M Midwest 2026\nLocation: Minneapolis Convention Center\, Minneapolis\, MN\nEvent Dates: October 28–29\, 2026\nSession Type: Hands-On Workshop \nSpeakers: 1) Conrad Leiva – VP of Ecosystem and Workforce Development\, CESMII and 2) Tim Stuart – President\, Visual Decisions\, Inc. \nEvent Overview: \nJoin CESMII at MD&M Midwest 2026 for an interactive workshop exploring the intersection of Lean principles and Smart Manufacturing.This session will examine how manufacturers can build upon established Lean practices by incorporating Smart Manufacturing technologies\, data-driven insights\, and connected systems to improve operational performance. Participants will explore the role of people\, processes\, and technology in advancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting continuous improvement. \nKey Topics \n\nLean and Smart Manufacturing Integration: Explore how Smart Manufacturing capabilities can complement traditional Lean methodologies.\nOperational Excellence: Understand how connected technologies and data-driven decision-making can support manufacturing improvements.\nWorkforce Development: Examine the importance of workforce engagement\, skills\, and organizational readiness.\nDigital Transformation: Consider practical approaches to integrating Smart Manufacturing capabilities into existing operations.
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/mdm-midwest-your-gateway-to-innovation-and-business-growth/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 1301 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Smart Manufacturing - Why it Matters and How to Achieve it
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Smart Manufacturing – Why It Matters and How to Achieve It \nEvent Overview: Join us for a half-day educational workshop exploring the importance of Smart Manufacturing and how manufacturers can successfully implement it to strengthen their operations and remain competitive in an evolving industrial landscape. This workshop will introduce the foundational principles of Smart Manufacturing\, examine how people\, processes\, and technology work together to drive operational improvements\, and provide practical guidance for developing an implementation strategy. In this workshop\, you will learn: \nDate: Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM \nSpeakers: 1) Conrad Leiva – VP of Ecosystem and Workforce Development\, CESMII and 2) Tim Stuart – President\, Visual Decisions\, Inc. \nThe Competitive Need for Smart Manufacturing: \n\nWhat Smart Manufacturing is and why it matters to manufacturers\nClosing the gap between technology enablement and business strategy\nBringing together people\, processes\, and technology to develop new capabilities\nAddressing workforce concerns and preparing for organizational change\n\nSmart Manufacturing Building Blocks: \n\nCore Smart Manufacturing principles\nMoving beyond traditional process control and dashboards: Industry 3.0 vs. Industry 4.0\nThe partnership between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT)\nSmart Manufacturing platforms and applications\nThe synergy between Lean principles and Smart Manufacturing\n\nTaking the First Step: \n\nIdentifying critical success areas for Smart Manufacturing\nUnderstanding your organization’s current state\nEstablishing a strategic vision and implementation roadmap\nPrioritizing quick wins alongside longer-term initiatives
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/workshop-smart-manufacturing-why-it-matters-and-how-to-achieve-it/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 1301 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
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