Industrial machinery has become part of smart manufacturing lines that include sensing devices, robotics, artificial intelligence and machine vision systems (Figure 1). Increased efficiency, optimized output and reduced downtime are just a few of the benefits. To operate effectively, these systems require secure connectivity for real-time computing...

Applied Dynamics International (ADI) has been selected by MxD to lead the design and installation of an Integrated Open Process Automation (OPA) Testbed at the MxD factory floor in Chicago, Illinois. The project, scheduled to be completed in mid-2025, is a collaboration with MxD, Siemens, and the University of Michigan’s Barton Research Group...

As the most recent entrants into the workforce, Gen Z is increasingly pursuing skilled trades over traditional two or four-year college degrees. This trend is driven by several factors: the rising salaries in skilled professions, the integration of new technologies in various hands-on industries, and a growing skepticism about the value of a...

MxD and LIFT, manufacturing innovation institutes sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense based in Chicago and Detroit, respectively, celebrate a decade of bolstering the vitality of the American manufacturing sector and strengthening the nation’s defense industrial base in 2024.

Recognizing manufacturing is a major driver of both innovative...