Overview
Manufacturers are harnessing emergent technology to maximize workforce potential, reduce risk, increase quality, and deliver sustainable growth. Over 1,500 manufacturers around the world contributed to this year’s State of Smart Manufacturing Report. The survey reveals optimism as advanced industrial operations technology delivers results that offer hope in the face of evolving economic conditions, labor shortages, skills gaps and cybersecurity concerns. The findings reveal how manufacturers are approaching technology and their workforce in 2024 – and beyond – to build the resilient future of tomorrow.
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Upcoming
On-Demand
Part One: Super-Power People with Emerging Tech - The Critical Role of Organizational Change Management
Join our speakers as they define the role of OCM in smart manufacturing initiatives. They will explain the world-class frameworks and strategies that guide OCM initiatives and review how they can be applied in use cases to deliver transformative change. Understand why giving equal weight to OCM and technical innovation is essential for successful smart manufacturing adoption. Learn about frameworks and strategies that can be applied to drive transformative change in smart manufacturing. Discover how addressing organizational readiness is crucial for realizing the full potential of smart manufacturing technology.
Date:
January 1, 2025
Time:
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Central Standard Time
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Speakers

Stefanie Gunia
Manager, Kalypso

Steve Riordan
Global Director, CPG Digital Services, Rockwell Automation
Upcoming
On-Demand
Part Two: Smart Manufacturing Technology Initiatives - Putting Quality First
Join this webinar to investigate real-world customer case studies that will illustrate how machine vision, artificial intelligence, and AI-driven solutions can elevate your operations and improve both inline and final product quality inspections. This webinar explores: How AI, machine learning, and machine vision are enabling industrial manufacturers to achieve superior levels of product quality previously unattainable. Expanded machine vision capabilities supporting process optimization, robotics, safety and regulatory compliance, and predictive maintenance applications. Real-world case studies demonstrate how these advanced technologies are driving significant value and help achieve competitive advantage in manufacturing.
Date:
February 1, 2025
Time:
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Central Standard Time
Duration:
60 Minutes
Speakers

Mithun Nagabhairava
Sr. manager - Rockwell Automation Data Science & AI
Upcoming
On-Demand
Part Three: The Industrial AI Revolution - Shifting Vision to Reality with Autonomous Manufacturing
Join this webinar to learn how our digital solutions and expertise can help manufacturers streamline operations, maximize production systems potential, and empower employees to achieve the best return on investment through autonomous manufacturing initiatives. Organizational Resilience - The need to do more with existing assets and available talent is pervasive, from the boardroom to the factory floor. Increased Technology Adoption - To mitigate both internal and external risks, manufacturers are increasingly adopting emerging technologies and AI that amplify human and machine potential. Closed Loop Optimization - Autonomous manufacturing is the optimal path for manufacturers who want to do more with what they already have while increasing operational resilience and driving sustainable growth.
Date:
March 1, 2025
Time:
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Central Standard Time
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Speakers

Austin Locke
Principal (AI and Data Science Practice) at Kalypso, Rockwell Automation

Stephen Birtsas
Principal & Global Practice Leader, Consulting & Supply Chain, Kalypso