In recognition of National Manufacturing Month, our goal is to connect manufacturers new to Industry 4.0 with the Smart Manufacturing & IoT community, sparking the ideas and relationships that can inspire their leap into Smart Manufacturing
How to Scale, Embed, & Sustain Competitive Advantage
Two days of executive insights, live demos, and peer collaboration designed to show how real-time, constraint-aware scheduling delivers measurable results. Learn how APS, MES, and ERP can work in sync to reduce firefighting, cut expedites, and increase utilization
At the Rockwell Automation Fair, CESMII's John Dyck joins Sarah Wiseman of Steel Warehouse to share a refreshingly grounded approach: Disciplined Simplicity. By focusing on a single high-impact KPI and leveraging low-cost sensors, her team unlocked a 5% boost in machine uptime—translating to nearly a full week of added production each quarter.
Real Leaders. Real Insights. Real Impact.
The Future of Digital Leadership
This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Our team is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
More information to come...
This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Our team is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
More information to come...
January 20, 2026 – March 17, 2026
Critical Certifications in Industry 4.0 and Emerging Technologies
The intersection of Lean and Digital has been coined “Digital Lean,” a powerful enhancement of existing lean methodologies that combines timeless principles with smart manufacturing technologies to reduce waste and variability while delivering precise, timely operational insights.
This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Our team is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.