Success Stories
Transforming Operations through Trusted Digital Partnerships
IMEC and Softweb Solutions are helping Illinois manufacturers modernize with measurable results: like a 40% faster onboarding process at Midwest Packaging and a 30% shorter sales cycle at Hennig.
News
How Illinois manufacturers turn automation into a jobs engine
Upskilled workers, improved efficiency come with continuous improvements.
Blogs
Manufacturers Speak… Supply Chain
A survey of Illinois manufacturers shows rising costs and delays are straining even U.S.-based supply chains, spotlighting the urgent need for resilience strategies.
Whitepapers & Reports
Make Onshoring Great Again: Handbook
The Make Onshoring Great Again: Handbook gives manufacturers the tools to reshore operations, strengthen supply chains, and create U.S. jobs. Learn how to assess costs, access funding, and connect with trusted American suppliers.
Whitepapers & Reports
IMEC Insights: AI for Illinois Manufacturers
Discover insights into AI adoption and how peers are testing AI, building policies, and preparing for long-term integration.
Whitepapers & Reports
Fix Your Data First: The Hidden Barrier to AI in Manufacturing
Your ERP isn’t broken, your data is. Duplicate part numbers, outdated lead times, and inventory errors are quietly draining profits. Learn how to clean up the 20% of data causing 80% of the headaches; so you can cut waste, speed delivery, and prepare for AI.
Blogs
AI-Powered Quality Control: How to Catch Defects Before Your Customers Do
Learn how manufacturers can use AI quality control systems, like computer vision and dimensional checks. Start small, see big results with practical pilot projects.
Blogs
From Downtime to Uptime: Using AI for Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing
AI-powered predictive maintenance helps manufacturers reduce their unplanned downtime. Learn more about implementation for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
Success Stories
Meyer Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.
Fueled by lean principles and daily commitment to improvement, Meyer Tool is building on small wins to achieve record-breaking results, and cultivating a culture where every employee’s voice drives long-term success.
Success Stories
Header Die and Tool, Inc.
With a long-standing commitment to Lean Manufacturing and a decades-long partnership with IMEC, Header Die and Tool continues to transform its workforce and operations through hands-on simulation training. By reintroducing Lean tools and skills to its team, the company fostered shared learning, reduced costs, and laid the foundation for continuous improvement.