Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing Synergies
Breaking Barriers in Engineering: Video with SWE
Positive Thinking Is a Manufacturing Strategy, Not a Slogan
Improve Processes with Employee-Driven Data Analysis
MX.0 Southeast: Explore the Future of Manufacturing
Manufacturing Solutions: Why One Size Fits All Fails
MD&M South: 6 Expos Under 1 Roof
Upcoming Events
Lean principles are still just as important in a world of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. In fact, the strongest results often come when the two are combined. Our February 25th webinar explores Digital Lean, the intersection of timeless lean thinking and modern digital tools, with examples of how manufacturers reduce waste and variability. Join Conrad Leiva (CESMII) and Tim Stuart (Visual Decisions) as they share practical insights. Can’t make the 25th? Watch the replay!
This fireside chat, in conjunction with the Society of Women Engineers Charlotte-Metrolina, explores challenges and practical strategies for building inclusivity and belonging in engineering and manufacturing. SWE leaders Katherine Carnes, PE, MBA (SSOE) and Cathy Sequeiros, MBA, ACC (Thermo Coaching) share actions manufacturers can take, including stronger STEM pipelines, mentorship programs, policy reforms, and personal empowerment.
Industry 4.0 projects rarely stall because the technology cannot do the job. More often, they stall in the human layer: trust, confidence, motivation, and the everyday friction of learning a new way to work. This new blog explains why positive thinking is a practical approach to change management that starts with strengths, builds buy-in through informal leaders on the floor, and reinforces progress so adoption sticks.
Great improvements often start with the people closest to the work. This video short highlights how employee-driven data analysis can uncover issues faster and turn insights into real process gains.
Learn together, lead together, grow together. The 5th MX.0 Southeast will be bigger and better than ever! What to expect and key takeaways:
From Automation to Agentic AI, Edge to Cloud, IT & OT, Robotics, and more
Real-world digital transformation journeys, learn from your manufacturing peers
Tried and tested techniques and digital tools to recruit smarter, train faster, and preserve critical knowledge
Practical, data-driven strategies to reduce costs, boost energy efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements
Exclusive Pre-Event Factory Floor Tour – experience firsthand advanced manufacturing processes showcasing cutting-edge technologies in action
A quick reminder that the best Industry 4.0 solutions are the ones that fit your plant, your people, and your constraints. From our webinar Advancing Industry 4.0: The “Make versus Buy” Question for Industry 4.0 Solutions.
MD&M South is the ultimate 6-in-1 event designed to give you a comprehensive view of the product lifecycle – from prototype to production. Coming April 22-23 to the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, this event is your one-stop shop for all aspects of the manufacturing process. Join MD&M South for:
Curated networking: Join thousands of engineers and manufacturing professionals
Latest tech in action: Meet top suppliers and evaluate solutions
Expert-led education: Access free educational sessions
February 25th webinar – Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing Synergies
March 4th webinar – Security Starts at Design: “Shifting Left” in Industrial Automation
March 11th webinar – From Pilot to Plant: A Real-World Journey to Scalable AI in Manufacturing. Watch LinkedIn for our invite coming soon!
March 18th webinar – Modernizing a 100-Year Enterprise (GE Aerospace): Uniting Digital Ecosystems and Traditional IT for the Next 20 Years. Watch LinkedIn for our invite coming soon!
March 25th webinar – Safety Reinvented: Turning AI and Big Data into Your Competitive Advantage. Watch LinkedIn for our invite coming soon!
April 7-8 – 5th MX.0 Southeast, Greenville, South Carolina
April 22-23 – MD&M South, Charlotte, North Carolina
September 30-October 1 – 3rd MX.0 Midwest, Cleveland, Ohio
Shaping the Future is brought to you with support from our partners:
Breaking the Bottleneck - A weekly-ish manufacturing and physical AI newsletter and interview series from industrial tech expert Aditya Raghupathy.
Informa Media - Informa champions specialists working in academic and business-to-business markets, connecting people with knowledge to help them learn more, know more and do more.
MD&M Trade Shows - For nearly 40 years, MD&M expositions and conferences have been the trusted resource nationwide for every aspect of advanced manufacturing development.
MX.0 Media - MX.0 Media’s in-person events and online platforms are where manufacturers connect and share real-world digital transformation and Industry 4.0 lessons, building relationships that propel their businesses, careers, regional and national economies forward.
Society of Women Engineers - SWE is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders.
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