by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Sep 19, 2025 | Culture, Manufacturing
Many manufacturers struggle with disconnected systems, data silos, and slow decision-making. Structured models like ISA-95 offer a proven way to integrate systems and gain clearer insight into operations. In the last two blogs, we explored the first two parts of a... 
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Aug 5, 2025 | Big Data
The adage “Cash is King” remains one of the most important principles in business—especially in manufacturing. Cash keeps the doors open, machines running, and employees paid. But in today’s fast-moving, data-driven economy, there’s a new contender for the... 
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Jul 22, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence
When people talk about artificial intelligence, they usually focus on software, algorithms, and futuristic tools. But behind every AI model, every chatbot, and every autonomous system lies something far more grounded: physical infrastructure. From data centers to... 
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | Jun 24, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence
As Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing approaches continue to change the manufacturing landscape, most discussions focus on automation, data analytics and process efficiency. However, one area that is frequently overlooked is how smart technology and artificial... 
by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center | May 19, 2025 | innovation
Implementing technology to support production and/or business operations at the wrong time is a recipe for disappointment, even if it’s the right solution. Premature investments often result in underutilized systems or insufficient staff support, while delayed...
