Where has #AI actually delivered ROI in #manufacturing?
Six manufacturing and technology leaders share real-world examples.
The biggest gains aren't futuristic. They're practical.
@FlukeCorp@igus_Inc@Epicor@QAD_Community
https://t.co/USILgXvk3h
A $3.6B acquisition signals a major shift in industrial software: #CMMS is no longer just about tracking maintenance history.
As Gary Specter of Limble argues, #maintenance has become core operational infrastructure.
https://t.co/qrQHKVRRmH
Factory floors do more than support equipment, they impact safety, uptime and productivity.
Jagriti Lal of @StratviewR explains why industrial flooring has become a $5B+ market and why manufacturers are investing in smarter, more durable solutions.
https://t.co/kFyTyxD3aH
A custom rubber stamp manufacturer posted on Reddit offering free rubber scraps to keep them out of landfills.
Artists, engineers, teachers, farmers & nonprofits all found creative ways to reuse the material.
#Manufacturing#Recycling#CircularEconomy
https://t.co/hauY41DVd9
.@MicronTech has begun 1α DRAM production at its Manassas, VA fab, a $2B+ expansion boosting U.S. memory capacity for automotive, defense, industrial & medical sectors.
#Semiconductors#Manufacturing
https://t.co/YWTJwktzMj
What matters most to Gen Z when choosing a career?
On the latest #GenZ in #Manufacturing podcast, Cooper Maddas of Manufacturing Corporation of America breaks down what young workers really prioritize when making career decisions.
https://t.co/Nixs9S3PzU
Ford and GM being tapped for defense production highlights a bigger issue.
As Byron Winn of @GoCatalant notes, fragmented supply chains, material bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles could slow any rapid shift to weapons output.
https://t.co/Gq6GJBcX08
#AI retrofits could change how manufacturers think about aging equipment. TJ Ryals of @SpeedshieldTec says machine vision and edge processing can make older assets smarter, safer and more productive, without full replacement.
Full story: https://t.co/yBCIXR4KxX
.@RTX_News is investing $26.5M to expand its Florida facility, boosting production of aviation radars and defense systems while creating 100+ jobs.
#Manufacturing#Aerospace#Defense#Aviation#FAA
https://t.co/yW8iSKkusQ
One year after the April 2, 2025 #tariffs, manufacturers are treating trade policy less as a disruption and more as a permanent operating reality.
Jeffrey Tafel of the @NAFTZ points to a key tool for managing costs and staying competitive.
Full story: https://t.co/hCCagRxbKF
What if #manufacturing scaled by spreading out, not getting bigger?
Perry Kamel of DNA Vibe proposes local “manufacturing pods” that cut costs, boost resilience and bring production back to communities.
#SupplyChain#Industry40#Innovation
Full story: https://t.co/8uESIaiVvq
.@Ferrosource is launching a new steel processing facility at Big River Steel in Arkansas, aimed at cutting freight costs, reducing transit times and streamlining supply chains.
#Manufacturing#Steel#SupplyChain#Logistics
Full story: https://t.co/v2gPHCRzaU
.@TurnerInd plans new nuclear fabrication facilities in Louisiana, supporting next-gen reactors and modular power plants.
~1,000 jobs expected, plus a major boost to U.S. nuclear supply chains.
#Manufacturing#NuclearEnergy#SupplyChain
Full story: https://t.co/U2rL9o7Gur