Discover how interoperability can unlock the next wave of steel industry productivity. By connecting siloed systems through standardized data, open interfaces and vendor-neutral architectures, steelmakers can improve yield, throughput, quality and energy performance—while creating the foundation needed to scale AI across operations
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Join 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.
This workshop is designed for manufacturing professionals, operational leaders, technology teams, and decision-makers interested in understanding the value of Smart Manufacturing and identifying practical steps toward implementation. Whether your organization is just beginning its digital transformation journey or looking to expand existing capabilities, this workshop offers a foundation for making informed, strategic decisions
This 12-hour, hands-on course equips manufacturing professionals to transform fragmented OT data into a standardized, interoperable information foundation—enabling faster deployment of solutions – analytics, optimization, AI, etc. – across systems, sites, and supply chains.
Join IPM and Hitachi for the 2026 Food, Beverage & Packaging Knowledge-Sharing Summit on November 9th in Burr Ridge, Illinois. This interactive workshop brings industry professionals together to explore critical manufacturing data challenges, exchange insights, and identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Attendees are also invited to continue the conversation during an optional networking dinner following the event
Smarter moves start here. Four days of exclusive experiences shine a light on what’s possible. Learn why the Automation Fair® event is where priorities sharpen and direction takes shape
Smart manufacturing doesn’t start with a big budget or a factory overhaul. It starts with knowing where your data lives today, a team aligned on business goals, the right skills on your operations team, and a practical roadmap. In this webinar, AFFOA and CESMII, two Manufacturing USA institutes with a combined network of more than […]
Panel Discussion: How AI Empowers Manufacturing Ecosystems As manufacturing equipment and factories become more connected, there are more opportunities than ever to build holistic ecosystems that can leverage AI. What are these growing ecosystems, how should they be structured, and how can they impact the value that is generated through AI? Panelists John Dyck, Chief Executive […]
Today's manufacturers face growing labor shortages, skills gaps, operational complexity, and the rapid rise of AI. To stay competitive, they must empower frontline workers with real-time insights, streamline decision-making, and turn operational data into measurable business outcomes.
Manufacturers have sat through a decade of polished demos and slideware. ProveIt! is the room built for the opposite. Every demo is live, the Q&A is unscripted, and about half the people in it run plants. Sponsors do not get a stage to pitch. They get a room full of engineers, operators, and plant leaders […]