🚀 Shaping the Future – May 2025
Share your experiences, stories, and questions about Industry 4.0 in a safe, non-commercial environment as we seek to evolve manufacturing together.
👨🏭Unlocking Human Data: The Key to Next-Level Manufacturing Productivity
An important yet often overlooked aspect of manufacturing intelligence: capturing human data. For years, the focus has been on installing IoT sensors and gathering machine metrics. While these efforts have delivered valuable insights into machine performance and potential issues, they only tell part of the story. To truly unlock productivity, manufacturers must address the human element in their operations.
📣Last Call for Smart Manufacturing NOW Speakers - Deadline Friday, May 16
Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International has issued a last call for speakers to support our 2025 Virtual Event: Smart Manufacturing NOW, scheduled for September 22-25, 2025. This online event will showcase how utilizing cutting-edge solutions such as AI-driven automation, green production methods, and human-centric designs can balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility. Share your story and speak at this important event!
📈Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing Synergies
Lean experts agree that having a passion for waste elimination is a necessity for any Lean deployment. As smart manufacturing tools can dramatically improve productivity on the factory floor, Lean leaders need to know how to leverage smart manufacturing while maintaining the Lean culture. Join Tim Stuart, Founder and President of Visual Decisions, Inc. as he previews his workshop at MD&M East and provides highlights on the synergies of Lean and Smart Manufacturing. Watch this webinar replay hosted by Industry 4.0 Club’s Mike Yost, Chairman, and Mike Ungar, CEO.
🌐Protecting Your Data: Using ChatGPT Safely
Is your data confidential when using ChatGPT? Watch this new YouTube short featuring industry expert Jeff Winter to find out.
🌟Investing in the Future: Why Mentorship Matters
Mentorship has become more crucial than ever in the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing. With the rise of advanced technologies and automation, younger workers entering the field need guidance from experienced professionals to navigate the changing landscape and acquire necessary skills. Explore our new blog to learn how mentorship provides a valuable framework for knowledge transfer, skill development, and career advancement, benefiting both individual workers and the industry.
📆MD&M East, May 20-22, New York - 6 Major Expos
With six expos under one roof, MD&M East is the largest design and manufacturing event in the East Coast. Located in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, MD&M East features workshops and presentations held in partnership with Industry 4.0 Club:
Workshop: MASTER the AI Prompt: Crafting Effective Queries for ChatGPT and Claude
Workshop: Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing Synergies
Unlocking the Power of Industry 4.0: Workforce Development for the Future of Manufacturing
200 Years: It is Never too Late to Start Your Smart Manufacturing Journey
Bridging the Gap: Successfully Transitioning Technology from Innovation to Execution
Finding the “Just Right” Fit-for-Purpose Solutions in Manufacturing
The Role of AI in Material Selection for Circular and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing
Getting Ahead: Advancing in STEM Careers in Manufacturing
🎙️Upcoming Webinar
May 14th webinar – Automating Additive Manufacturing (AM): Shaping the Next Generation of Product Design
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