Apr 30, 2026 | Automation, Featured, Manufacturing
For years, companies across industries have relied on people to bridge gaps between systems, processes and inefficiencies. That model is breaking. Recent U.S. workforce data tells the story behind this shift. The country still faces millions of open roles, with...
Apr 29, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing
Jackson College will partner with Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to present a free event examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the manufacturing sector. ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Manufacturing will take place Friday, May 8, from...
Apr 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Internet of Things, Manufacturing
Modern factories genuinely look futuristic with smart sensors, autonomous aerial systems and intelligent operator interfaces. Far from replacing humans, these modern systems rapidly analyze millions of scenarios and optimize production cycles with surgical precision,...
Apr 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Manufacturing
It is time to move past the hype of AI and focus on its role as a practical tool for operational excellence. AI is no longer some future technology; rather, it is essential for manufacturing. For AI to deliver value, however, it must be treated as more than an IT...
Apr 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Manufacturing, Training
The funding announcement comes as the United States faces a significant manufacturing skills gap. According to the MI, some 1.9 million manufacturing roles could go unfilled by 2033 if the workforce isn’t equipped with necessary technical skills. There is a particular...
Mar 19, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Manufacturing, Sustainability
Artificial intelligence is making a significant impact in plastics manufacturing, but it’s not the artificial general intelligence (AGI) often associated with science fiction. Conor Carlin, a past president of the Society of Plastics Engineers, is a consultant in the...
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