Events

Manufacturing Leadership Awards Info Session + Q&A

Join this info session and Q&A to learn about Manufacturing Leadership Awards guidelines, judging criteria, categories, and entry tips. Registrants receive a recording and the 2026 awards guide.

Generative AI for Root Cause Analysis and Operator Guidance: An Injection Molding Case Study

For interest or for questions about this webinar, please email [email protected]. MLC members may sign in to access post-event content in the member resource library.

Eclipse Automation Plant Tour

The AI Advantage: How Cummins is Leveraging Axion to Improve Uptime for Customers & Warranty Performance

Decision Compass Call – Data Mastery, Governance, and Analytics Abstract: Cummins has built its global reputation on uncompromising reliability for its customers. For power systems in data centers & mining, customer quality is a key competitive differentiator more than ever….

State of Manufacturing: How Leaders Are Creating a Customer-Centric Smart Factory in 2025

Manufacturers are investing in digital transformation, but many overlook customer teams, creating a gap between operational gains and revenue growth. This master class shares 2025 benchmarking data on AI, quoting bottlenecks and smart factory strategies.

Boosting MRO Supply Chain Visibility and Resiliencewith AI

AI-driven insights, automation and predictive tools can improve MRO supply chain visibility, forecasting, risk management and maintenance optimization. Learn practical strategies to help manufacturers anticipate disruptions and strengthen resilience.

Leading Through Change in Manufacturing: Thriving Amid Constant Transformation

Explore how manufacturing leaders can guide teams through disruption with practical change-management tools, real-world case studies, and strategies for thriving amid automation, AI, reshoring, and sustainability.

General Motors Plant Tour

United Scrap Metal Plant Tour

Join MLC at United Scrap Metal’s Cicero recycling headquarters to tour a large-scale facility and learn how technologies, culture and customer service improve sustainability and recycling in manufacturing.

How Industrial AI Will Advance Smart Manufacturing

Description Dr. Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the Industrial AI Center at the University of Maryland College Park and a member of the MLC’s Board of Governors, will discuss the development of industrial AI and its…

From Compliance to Value: Transforming Manufacturing Sustainability with Real-Time Data

Manufacturing sustainability is shifting from compliance to real-time, actionable data that drives cost savings, emissions reductions, and stronger business performance and resiliency.

Building the Business Case for Automation and Measuring ROI

Decision Compass Call – Automation and Operational Excellence Abstract: In the manufacturing industry, automation is a pivotal driver of operational efficiency and competitive advantage. This presentation will dive into the essential steps for constructing a robust business case for automation,…