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SIMPLE. SAFE. ACCESSIBLE: Why Automation Is Attainable for Casting & Forging Manufacturers
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Â Session Handout: SIMPLE. SAFE. ACCESSIBLE: Why Automation Is Attainable for Casting & Forging Manufacturers Session 1 Recording: REINVENTING METAL PROCESSES: AI and Advanced Manufacturing in Casting and Forging […]
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SIMPLE. SAFE. ACCESSIBLE: Why Automation Is Attainable for Casting & Forging Manufacturers
In this webinar we will explore how modern material handling automation, ranging from conveyors and robots to AGVs and AMRs, is becoming more practical, flexible, safer and more accessible than ever before.
Success Stories
From Assessment to Automation: How Quadrant Tool Turned Insight into Revenue-Generating Space
Quadrant Tool & Manufacturing Company is a precision CNC machining business located in Schaumburg, specializing in high-precision components for advanced manufacturing industries such as medical, aerospace, and defense. When leadership […]
Blogs
Fit for Purpose: Framing Problems That Truly Deserve Automation
Not every manufacturing problem deserves automation, the key to high-impact results is defining the right problem before selecting a solution.
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FIT FOR PURPOSE: How to Frame Problems That Deserve Automation
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: FIT FOR PURPOSE: How to Frame Problems That Deserve Automation Use: Manufacturing Automation Problem Statement Worksheet Read: How Illinois Manufacturers are Adopting Advanced Technologies: An Insight […]
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FIT FOR PURPOSE: How to Frame Problems That Deserve Automation
This session helps manufacturers learn how to define automation opportunities with precision, clarity, and impact. Because automating a bad process just makes the bad happen faster.
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LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet – Quincy
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.
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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.
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How Illinois manufacturers turn automation into a jobs engine
Upskilled workers, improved efficiency come with continuous improvements.
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.