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What will it take to increase competitiveness for U.S. manufacturers? Technology? Real-time data? Or perhaps it’s the ecosystem that will bring it all together. At CESMII, we’ve seen first-hand what a community of motivated, driven innovators can do. Bringing together leading organizations – of all sizes, industries, and applications – the CESMII ecosystem is committed to accelerating the democratization of Smart Manufacturing. Next week, at the SOLD-OUT 2024 CESMII Member Meeting in Knoxville, TN, attendees will experience inspiring stories that highlight the real impact of CESMII’s mission. We’re excited to bring our ecosystem together for this gathering of minds, fueling continued transformation in manufacturing. 👀 Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store! ➡️: https://hubs.li/Q02WzJ0q0 Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), FullBore, PTA Plastics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, SME, Manufacturing USA, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), UCLA Office of Advanced Research Computing, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, MediaVision Creative, Hoptocopter™ Films #CESMIIMemberMeeting

Check out a recent podcast with Manbir Singh, Digital Transformation Leader at Kyndryl who sat down with CESMII's Jonathan Wise to discuss USCAR (United States Council for Automotive Research) standards. https://lnkd.in/gnkZ8yKh

Jeff - this is a great depiction and summary of these important 'First Principles of #SmartManufacturing!' Thanks for your thoughtful and insightful approach to bringing these issues to light. Your advocacy (and passion) for the transformation of manufacturing is admirable!

4th MX.0 Southeast: Bigger and Better Than Ever! The CESMII team is looking forward to returning to beautiful downtown Greenville, SC, as MX.0 Southeast expands to two full days of conference sessions and a dedicated factory tour day in 2025. Year after year, MX.0 Southeast attracts new and returning manufacturers eager to hear and meet with experts from regional and national plants. Manufacturing leaders share real-world experiences, best practices, and innovative strategies for driving digital transformation and automation. Join us: https://hubs.li/Q02_Zg4H0

The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just wrapped up two great days with our stakeholder community (standing room only) discussing strategic opportunities for #manufacturinginnovations to drive #industrialcompetitiveness of the U.S. energy industrial base. Thanks to all our session organizers, invited speakers and interagency colleagues from DOD, NSF, and DOC that participated. The future is very bright for U.S. energy manufacturing! We also recognized several stellar individuals for their excellent contributions in manufacturing innovation for our Nation’s energy sector. Congrats to these folks! 🎯 Impact Award - Jie Xiao (UW/PNNL), Dan Green (PseudolithIC), Keerti S. Kappagantula (PNNL), Alex Kitt (EWI) 💡 Innovation Award - Youngho Shin (ANL), Jim Davis (CESMII), John Dyck (CESMII), Haresh Malkani (CESMII), Aaron Fisher (LLNL), Ron O'Malley (MS&T), Andriy Palasyuk (Ames Lab), Santa Jansone Popova (ORNL) 💲 Commercialization Award - Eugene Beh (Quino Energy), Karin Lion (Activate), Julia Curley (EsterCycle), Megan O'Connor (Nth Cycle) 🔭 Visionary Award - Thomas Lograsso (Ames Lab), Bill Peter (ORNL)

We'll be headed to Anaheim in February for the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo where we'll be exhibiting, speaking & more! Join us there and use promo code CESMII25 for discounted admission. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02_XQc40

🎓 Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers! ICYMI: The Student Summit Amphitheater at this years IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show, Manufacturing USA hosted, “Modern Makers: Career Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing.” Students had the unique opportunity to hear from three amazing leaders in the industry: 👩🔧 Olivia Morales (CESMII) 🔧 Rodrigo Perez (MxD) ⚙️ Kimberly Lemay (Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA) They shared their personal journeys into manufacturing, offered advice for anyone considering this exciting field, and explored the skills that will be critical for success in the next 5-10 years. From emerging technologies to future-ready skillsets, these insights are a must for students, educators, and anyone looking to make an impact in manufacturing. Check it out: https://hubs.li/Q02_0rw10 #AdvancedManufacturing #CareerPathways #ModernMakers #FutureSkills

🌟 November Recap: CESMII Monthly Newsletter Highlights 🌟 📌 2024 CESMII Member Meeting – Leaders and innovators in Smart Manufacturing came together to drive transformative change across industries 📌 Welcome, Accenture – We’re thrilled to welcome Accenture as our newest member, with Prasad Satyavolu joining the CESMII Governance Board. 📌 Strategic Plan for Manufacturing USA – Explore the vision and goals to enhance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness 📌 Professional Certification Course – Enroll in the Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Course starting January 13, 2025, and take your organization’s smart manufacturing journey to the next level 📌 Energy Efficiency Breakthroughs – Discover how hybrid modeling is slashing processing time by 41% and energy consumption by 37% in gear manufacturing. 📌 Welcome, Tech-Clarity, Inc. – We’re excited to add this U.S.-based research firm, specializing in digital transformation, to our CESMII community. #SmartManufacturing #CESMII #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing 📰 Read the full newsletter here: https://hubs.li/Q02-YvLM0 Not subscribed? Be sure to get our monthly updates: https://hubs.li/Q02-YwjZ0

🚀 Advance Your Career with CESMII's Smart Manufacturing Certification! 🌟 Are you ready to lead the way in Smart Manufacturing? Join CESMII's 8-week online certification course designed for consultants, advisors, and innovation champions eager to drive transformative success for manufacturers. Here's what you'll gain: ✅ Master the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Framework Learn how to assess, align, and roadmap a manufacturer's journey to success using a proven six-part framework. ✅ Hands-On Projects & Expert Mentorship Engage in real-world projects with expert guidance to evaluate sample organizations and deliver strategic plans. ✅ Become a Certified Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Professional Demonstrate your skills, pass the certification exam, and join CESMII’s exclusive professional community for ongoing learning and collaboration. 💡 Why Get Certified? Enhance your ability to deliver consistent, impactful results aligned with Smart Manufacturing principles. Access an exclusive toolkit, professional community, and quarterly meetings to share success stories and grow your expertise. Receive a recognized certification valid for three years, with opportunities to showcase your work at CESMII events. 📅 Course Details • Duration: 8 weeks • Time Commitment: ~6-8 hours/week • Live Sessions: Interactive Zoom sessions (recordings available) 🌟 Prerequisites 3+ years as a manufacturing consultant or 5+ years leading integrated systems in manufacturing. Take the next step in your professional journey and help manufacturers embrace the future of Smart Manufacturing! 🔗 Learn more and enroll today: https://hubs.li/Q02-Y74F0 #SmartManufacturing #ProfessionalDevelopment #CESMII #Innovation #Certification

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Manufacturing Leadership Council Future of Manufacturing event, representing West Monroe, on how AI is empowering manufacturing ecosystems. It was an honor to share the stage with industry leaders CEO of CESMII John Dyck, CEO of Click Bond Karl Hutter, Professor Ali Shakouri, and Jeff Puma to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption in manufacturing.   Key takeaways from our conversation: 1️. Move now or become obsolete: Whether you’re ready for it or not, AI is here to stay. If you haven’t started evolving, the time was yesterday—those who hesitate risk being left behind. 2️. Education and culture are everything: Workforce development and trust need to be driven from both the top-down and bottom-up. Leadership plays a critical role in fostering this shift. 3️. Collaboration accelerates success: Navigating AI adoption isn’t something you have to do alone. Trusted partners and shared use cases can be the difference between progress and frustration. 4. Foundations first: Messy, siloed data will undermine AI’s potential. Master the basics to unlock real value. 5. Manage AI like a venture capitalist: Don't get stuck trying to measure the ROI of an individual AI project. Understand that it is a core competency and view AI initiatives as a portfolio of projects. 6. Cyber-security: Use the acronym NEST as a reminder of what needs to be done to protect your firm (ping me if interested in what the components are)   AI isn’t just a trend—it’s a transformative force for manufacturing. I’m excited to see how organizations embrace this technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. Want to chat further? Send me a message!