In this episode of Practitioners Unplugged , our CESMII member Schneider Electric / AVEVA sat down with Jim Davis , one of the original architects of the Smart Manufacturing movement, to unpack what actually drives meaningful transformation on the plant floor. With over 40 years bridging academia, industry, and national innovation...
The Manufacturing Leadership Council announced that Jim Wetzel , Co-Founder, NxGen Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for his outstanding achievement in Digital Transformation Leadership .
Jim’s contributions to Smart Manufacturing go far beyond his own organization—they’ve shaped an entire...
We’re excited to share an important update that reflects the evolution of CESMII’s role in transforming manufacturing. As collaboration continues to drive innovation, we are updating the meaning of “CESMII” to: Collaborative Ecosystems for Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
This change aligns with a growing movement within our network...
Welcome to Season 2 of Smart Manufacturing Mindset™ from CESMII !
We’re changing a few things up this season to take a deeper look at the many facets of Smart Manufacturing (SM). This month, we’re talking about one of the most critical factors for success: leadership. It’s not just about setting a vision—it’s about driving real impact and...
How do you predict the future without a crystal ball? With data, insight, and experience. At least, that’s how a panel of experts from the Manufacturing USA network recently tackled the topic of “factories of the future” at the renowned SXSW conference in Austin, Texas.
ARM Institute’s Suzy Teele moderated the session titled “ Smart, Sustainable...
