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, […]
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
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.
Event
LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet – Peoria
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.
Webinar Recordings
FAST TO VALUABLE: How Acceleration Drives Results in Modern Manufacturing
In this conversational, podcast-style webinar, specialists from IMEC and Commerce Bank will connect the dots between Lean principles and automation tools that drive financial efficiency and operational clarity.
Blogs
Illinois’ small, midsize manufacturers must stay nimble in times of rapid change
Illinois manufacturers are adapting to rapid change through automation, workforce training, and strategic support from partners like IMEC.
Event
Driving Financial Resilience and Transparency in Manufacturing Through Data and AI
This discussion will highlight how advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence provide real-time insights into financial performance, optimize resource allocation, and uncover revenue growth opportunities.
News
Building the Quantum Technology Supply Chain of the Future
March 5, 2025 Quantum technologies could unlock the potential for new areas of large-scale R&D and ultimately new business applications. It would allow scientists and engineers to experiment and push […]
Event
Automation Fair
Flex-Line Automation, Inc. is hosting its second Automation Fair, an event for manufacturers looking to explore hands-on automation and material handling solutions in a no-pressure environment.