Webinar Recordings
AI AT WORK: Transforming the Factory Floor with Smarter AI
This session delivers practical insights and live demonstrations designed to help manufacturing leaders modernize their operations and prepare for the next wave of innovation.
Blogs
The Power of Your Data: Simple AI Dashboards for Smarter Decisions
As AI in manufacturing becomes common, there are many tools for better insight into factories or warehouses. Learn more about digital dashboards and what they do for manufacturers.
Whitepapers & Reports
AI on the Shop Floor
Artificial Intelligence is no longer the domain of tech giants, small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across Illinois are already using AI to solve real challenges on the shop floor. From predictive maintenance to defect detection and digital twins, AI offers accessible, practical tools that increase productivity, reduce downtime, and free up skilled workers for higher-value tasks.
News
Smart policy for manufacturing: Why support for small firms pays off
Small and mid-size manufacturers are the foundation of American industry. They make up 99% of all manufacturing companies, provide good jobs in every community and anchor supply chain resilience. Yet, […]
Webinar Recordings
ASSESS THE RISK: Robotics Safety and Risk Assessment
This webinar provides an overview of robotics safety, with a focus on the risk assessment process essential to identifying and mitigating hazards in robotic systems.
Event
Economic Outlook: Focus on Automation – DeKalb
Automation continues to impact the workforce and we’re here to help you make sense of what that can mean for your business. Please join us and learn valuable insights from our knowledgeable speakers.
Blogs
Your First AI Project: How to Choose One That Pays Off Fast
Getting started with AI in manufacturing can be intimidating. IMEC is here with clear guidance and a checklist to make sure you pick a successful first AI project.
Event
NextGen Manufacturing Summit – Naperville
Discover how AI is transforming the future of manufacturing at the NextGen Manufacturing Summit.
Event
LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet – Champaign
Join IMEC and Commerce Bank for a hands-on, half-day workshop that blends Lean manufacturing principles with financial workflow automation and risk mitigation to help you uncover hidden waste, boost cash flow, and make smarter decisions faster.
Event
LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet – DuPage
Join IMEC and Commerce Bank for a hands-on, half-day workshop that blends Lean manufacturing principles with financial workflow automation and risk mitigation to help you uncover hidden waste, boost cash flow, and make smarter decisions faster.