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.
Whitepapers & Reports
Your Strategy Isn’t the Problem. Leadership Depth Is.
Many manufacturing performance challenges attributed to strategy or market conditions are actually symptoms of insufficient leadership depth.
News
Cook County Announces Grant Program for Casting and Forging Businesses
Cook County has launched Cook County Forging Growth, a grant and cohort program helping local casting and forging manufacturers modernize operations and compete for new opportunities.
Whitepapers & Reports
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce
Apprenticeships turn workforce uncertainty into a predictable, controllable input, delivering measurable ROI while strengthening operational stability and long-term competitiveness.
Webinar Recordings
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 Report on Automation, Workforce, and Productivity Before you buy a robot, write a line of code, or install a sensor make sure you’re solving the […]
Blogs
SMED Made Simple: Cutting Changeover Time to Boost Productivity and Flexibility
SMED Made Simple breaks down how manufacturers can dramatically reduce changeover time to unlock higher productivity, flexibility, and equipment utilization.
Blogs
Safety in Maintenance: Protecting Workers and Ensuring Reliability
Maintenance work sits at the intersection of safety and reliability, and this article explores why targeted planning, training, and systems are essential to reducing risk while improving operational performance.
Blogs
Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce: Strengthening Skills Through Training Pathways
Manufacturers can turn generational diversity into a competitive advantage by building intentional training pathways that strengthen skills, preserve institutional knowledge, and support employees at every career stage.
Blogs
Mastering Job Methods: Unlocking Continuous Improvement with Training Within Industry (TWI)
A practical look at how Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Methods empowers frontline leaders to drive continuous improvement by making everyday work safer, easier, and more efficient on the shop floor.
News
Inprentus Awarded NASA SBIR Phase III Contract to Support Advanced Space Optics Manufacturing
Illinois-based precision optics manufacturer Inprentus has been awarded a NASA SBIR Phase III contract, highlighting how advanced manufacturing capabilities are enabling next-generation space science and aerospace innovation.