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Smart Manufacturing Mindset™:
Your Roadmap to Building Your Digital Capabilities

We’re changing it up this month with a session originally recorded at the
MX.0 Midwest event in Cleveland, Ohio!

In this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on local manufacturers who are stepping up to build their digital capabilities and develop their own Smart Manufacturing roadmaps. Join leaders from two Northeast Ohio manufacturers and the NxGen Group as they share valuable insights from their journeys. They discuss working within the supportive environment provided by Manufacturing Works, leveraging essential guidance from facilitators, and utilizing CESMII’s Acceleration Framework & SM Roadmapping tools.

Explore the lessons learned in engaging their organizations, overcoming key barriers, and building successful plans that have garnered widespread support.
These stories serve as proof of the nation’s commitment to educating the broader manufacturing ecosystem and scaling assistance to manufacturers across the country.

Upskilling & Reskilling in the Age of AI to Create an Agile Workforce with a Diversified Skill Set

• Building workforce capability in response to AI-driven transformation efforts
• Upskilling existing talent to improve workforce retention and employee engagement
• Benchmarking the current skills of your workforce to understand learning requirements and ensure skill transformation is measurable
• Developing AI skills augmented with creativity, communication, and critical thinking to ensure operational agility

Jan Shumate, Engineering & Construction Solutions/Corp Manufacturing Automation Transformation at Eastman

• Amy Ashley, Director Learning and Development at Caterpillar
• Jungwoo Ryoo, Ph.D., Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer at Penn-State University
• Conrad Leiva, VP Ecosystem and Workforce Development at CESMII

October 8^th, 12:55-1:25pm

Spotlight on Olivia Morales: A Modern Maker Leading Innovation in U.S. Manufacturing

✨ Olivia Morales, a Solution Architect at CESMII, and a proud #ModernMaker, recognized by Manufacturing USA! With her passion for transforming
U.S. manufacturing, Olivia plays a key role in advancing smart manufacturing
and sustainable practices through innovation and collaboration. Her journey from
a desire to improve the world to becoming a leader in the field is truly inspiring.

Join us in celebrating Olivia and her dedication to securing the future of
U.S. manufacturing. 

Data Standards: Boosting Interoperability, Security, Scale

The promise of smart manufacturing is undeniable—improved quality, reduced costs, and greater efficiency. But the journey to achieving these benefits often faces hurdles when it comes to accessing, standardizing, and contextualizing operational technology (OT) data.

In the latest episode of the Edge of Industry podcast, CESMII’s CEO, John Dyck, joins PTC’s Ted Kerkam to discuss how data standards can address these challenges. Learn how CESMII is driving innovation in smart manufacturing by combining human-centered best practices with cutting-edge digital tools, OT data standards, and seamless industrial connectivity.

💡 What you’ll learn:

• The importance of OT data standards in smart manufacturing
• How OT data standards enhance interoperability, scalability, and security
• Real-world advice for implementing these standards and driving digital transformation

Join the conversation and discover how manufacturers can unlock the frictionless flow of real-time data to create value across their operations.

#SmartManufacturing #OTData #IndustrialConnectivity #DataStandards #DigitalTransformation

⬇30%  

Smart Manufacturing yields a 30% reduction in energy consumption for turbine part remelting. 

⬇264GWh

US turbofan parts manufacturers will save 2,64GWh annually by applying smart remelting techniques.