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Unleashing the power of gen AI in manufacturing

While Gen AI is taking off across numerous organizations and industries, some sectors have been slower to get on board. Traditional manufacturing is behind the Gen AI curve as disparate data and lack of digitization are creating obstacles on this transformation journey.

Penn Waste Inc. Minimizes Machine Downtime and Improves Efficiency

Penn Waste realized that it needed an advanced wireless solution combined with smart sensors that would deliver accurate, reliable and continuous real-time data for predictive maintenance.

Updates on Technology in Engineering: Digital Twins and AI Reshaping Product Development

Industry leaders like Dassault Systemes, Siemens, PTC, and Omnix International are pushing the boundaries of virtual twin experiences, AI-driven development, and immersive digital environments. Here is a look at some of the exciting updates in digital twins and engineering

When Machines Teach Machines: AI and ML in Remote Condition Monitoring

The challenge isn’t just about maintaining quality; it’s about doing so at scale. With skyrocketing volumes of data, a shrinking workforce, and rising costs, companies are looking for smarter solutions. That’s where AI and ML come in.

Control System Migrations | Part 5 | Training

In part five of our control system migrations series, we explore the primary considerations for training during a system migration, addressing the different needs of various roles, the significance of simulation, location strategies, and optimal timing.

BOM Management Expert Guide for Growing Manufacturers

Properly managing your bills of materials can help you streamline production processes, improve material planning, and reduce costs.

ProMat Q&A with Pico MES

The Pico MES booth will feature live demonstrations of our factory-connected MES platform, showing how manufacturers can gain immediate visibility and control over their shop floor with minimal IT overhead.

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Optimizing Your IT Ecosystem: Is It Time for a Tech Stack Audit?

A tech audit can serve as a diagnostic tool, flagging vulnerabilities within your packaging company’s IT infrastructure before they impact the health of your business.

The Hidden Cost of Convenience - Why 3D Printing Shouldn't be Left only to an Algorithm

At first glance, the idea of an entirely self-service 3D printing experience is appealing. Who wouldn’t want an instant quote? Who wouldn’t prefer the simplicity of a few clicks over a back-and-forth exchange with a human?

Dealing with the Aftermath of M&A via Configuration Management

Manufacturers can use deals to leverage new technology capabilities and diversify their supply chains. However, as businesses grow and merge, the need to manage complexity becomes greater.

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PostProcess® Technologies Achieves Major Milestone of 800 Solutions Sold for Automated Post-Printing Equipment for Additive Manufacturing

This marks a significant milestone in the company's growth and success within the rapidly evolving additive manufacturing industry.

Unipipe Solutions Introduces the UnipipeEZ Aluminum Piping System for Compressed Air Applications - An easy-to-install, cost-effective solution delivering the renowned robust pressure and resistance of Unipipe systems

Itasca, IL - Unipipe Solutions, an innovative leader in the industrial piping sector, proudly introduces the UnipipeEZ Aluminum Piping System, specifically designed for compressed air applications as well as oil, coolants, and water. This advanced system provides a durable, cost-effective solution that guarantees high air quality and leak-free performance, with a pressure rating of 232 PSI (15 BAR). The UnipipeEZ system is remarkably simple to install, requiring neither specialized tools nor skilled labor.

Rockwell Automation and AWS Collaborate to Transform Manufacturing Through Advanced Industrial Automation Solutions at Hannover Messe 2025

The companies combine their expertise to help accelerate the manufacturing industry's digital transformation with cloud-enabled offerings

71% of manufacturing leaders predict AI will usher in the biggest productivity boom in a century

AI drives manufacturing transformation: Nearly three-quarters of leaders predict biggest productivity boom in a century

PMMI Foundation Joins Forces with FIRST® as an Alliance Partner to Advance STEM Education

As a long-time supporter of FIRST, the PMMI Foundation was invited to join this partnership due to its substantial contributions through the PMMI U Skills Fund.

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Zeigo Activate by Schneider Electric: Energy efficiency software for manufacturing facilities.

Zeigo Activate by Schneider Electric: Energy efficiency software for manufacturing facilities.

Whether you're responding to new legislation and regulations or getting pressure from stakeholders and customers, Zeigo Activate empowers companies to effectively calculate, track, and reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. By providing valuable insights, actionable data, and intuitive tools, Zeigo Activate is tailored for businesses at any stage in their energy efficiency journey. Our easy-to-use software allows you to set your emissions baseline and target, receive a customizable project roadmap, and connect to a network of regional solution providers in energy efficiency and renewable energy so that you can put your ambitions into action.

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The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI)

The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI)

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs.