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Manufacturing AI Initiatives face Governance and Workflow Integration Challenges
AI can be a useful addition to #manufacturing when it is connected to the way our businesses already operate. Good governance gives our teams confidence in the information being used, while thoughtful workflow integration helps turn that information into useful data for production. I’ve found that the best technology improvements are the ones that fit…
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IMTS Chicago 2026
Looking forward to being in Chicago on Thursday for IMTS Chicago! It’s always a great opportunity to see what’s new in #ManufacturingTechnology and connect with others in our industry. Who else is planning to attend? Let me know if you’ll be attending! #IMTS2026 #IMTSChicago Discover the International Manufacturing Technology Show | Sept. 14-19, 2026 |…
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Modernizing Legacy Systems for Smart Manufacturing Innovation
Legacy systems are not easy to build on which can be a major roadblock for #SmartManufacturing environments. It is essential to get reliable data into systems our teams use every day. Before adding another layer of technology, we must ensure whether the information we already have can be accessed, secured, and maintained reliably. Modernizing that underlying infrastructure…
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Why New Technologies Still Need Legacy Minds
Digital Transformation takes more than #FutureTech. It takes an understanding of what came before it and why the business operates the way it does today. Some of the most valuable perspectives in a transformation effort come from people who have been around long enough to know what has worked, what has not, and where the…
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Transformational Leadership is a Model for Sparking Innovation
Good #TechnologyLeadership requires a willingness to challenge your own assumptions. A solution can look great on paper and still fall apart when it meets the realities of a manufacturing operation. The best leaders ask questions, listen to the people closest to the work, and are still willing to adjust when the facts change. That approach…
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IT-OT Convergence – Ransomeware on the Factory Floor
A ransomware incident in a manufacturing environment can expose just how connected the operation really is. When systems on the IT side and the factory floor depend on each other, an issue with one can quickly become a production problem. This makes recovery planning especially important because getting systems back online is only part of…
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AI & Time Synchronization – new risks for OT Manufacturing Systems
In manufacturing, accurate time is easy to overlook until you are trying to understand exactly what happened during a production event. As AI tools become more common in operational environments, inconsistent time across machines, controllers, and business systems can make otherwise useful data difficult to trust. When a quality issue or equipment failure needs to…
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Labor Day 2026
Today is a great opportunity to recognize all of the people whose hard work keep our businesses, communities, and country moving forward. I’m grateful for the people who show up every day committed to solving problems, sharing knowledge, and taking pride in their work. Wishing everyone a safe and well deserved #LaborDay!
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Beyond the IT Solutions for Rising Cyber Threats in Manufacturing
A manufacturing cyber security incident can become a production problem very quickly. A compromised account or unbailable system can affect scheduling, machine access, engineering data, shipping, or the ability to document work that has already been completed. That makes cyber security part of operational continuity, not simply a technology control. The strongest approach is one…
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Transformation is not a Technology Problem, It’s a Leadership Challenge
The hardest part of a technology transformation is often what happens after the project plan is approved. A new ERP system, manufacturing application, or process change can have all the right technical pieces and still fall short if it does not fit the way the operation actually runs. Leaders have to be willing to challenge…