News and Insights
Rheem, General Motors Named Top Winners in 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition
June 25, 2026Rheem’s Alan Machuga was named 2026 Manufacturing Leader of the Year, while General Motors won Large Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year. Pure & Gentle earned Small/Medium Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year in the Manufacturing Leadership Awards.
Managing Data Complexity with Trusted Hybrid AI
June 9, 2026A hybrid approach combining generative and symbolic AI brings control and explainability when interpreting complex, real-world data.
Managing Data Complexity with Trusted Hybrid AI
May 13, 2026A hybrid approach combining generative and symbolic AI brings control and explainability when interpreting complex, real-world data.
Engendering Technology Trust in Physical and Agentic AI
May 13, 2026Manufacturers adopting physical and agentic AI must build trust in reliability, security, and safety. Success depends on safe operating boundaries and preserving human accountability in AI-driven processes.
Engendering Technology Trust in Physical and Agentic AI
April 19, 2026Manufacturers adopting physical and agentic AI must build trust in reliability, security, and safety by using defined safety envelopes and preserving human accountability. As adoption grows, trust will separate leaders from laggards.
Survey: GenAI Adoption Surges In Manufacturing
April 1, 2026Manufacturers are rapidly adopting generative AI, with 71% already using it and nearly 90% planning to expand use in two years. Most have corporate AI policies, though maturity remains early amid data and skills challenges.
Practical AI Steps to Build Smarter Factories in 2026
March 20, 2026AI is helping factories improve speed, resilience, and profitability by embedding digitization and automation into daily workflows. Successful 2026 pilots start with business outcomes, use ready data, and scale through human-in-the-loop governance.
Can AI Agents Catalyze Faster, Smarter Product Design?
March 6, 2026AI agents help manufacturers speed product design by surfacing cross-system insights, reducing rework and automating routine tasks. They enhance human judgment with relevant options and historical context, especially when paired with strong governance and clear KPIs.
Survey: Smart Factories Enter the Execution Era
January 31, 2026Manufacturers say smart factories have moved into an execution era, with AI maturing, digital transformation becoming a competitive advantage, and more than 90% planning to maintain or increase investments in 2026.
The Best of Executive Dialogue
November 24, 20252025 Executive Dialogue highlights how manufacturing leaders are using AI, Industry 4.0 and digital culture to drive transformation, build talent, and prepare for the future.
The Best of Rethink 2025
November 23, 2025Rethink 2025 highlighted Manufacturing 4.0 best practices, from AI and digital resilience to autonomous operations, with sessions on Eaton, IPG, Hershey, and strategies for accelerating transformation.
Smart Factories, AI, Supply Chains and Data: MLC’s 2025 Surveys
November 23, 2025MLC’s 2025 surveys show manufacturers advancing digital maturity, AI, and data use, but facing hurdles from legacy systems, data gaps, workforce resistance, and supply chain disruption.
MLC 2025 Photo Gallery
November 23, 2025MLC’s 2025 highlights included plant tours at United Scrap Metal and GM, Rethink sessions on digital manufacturing, and an awards gala honoring Merck’s Besu Alemayehu and standout manufacturing teams.
2025 in Photos at the MLC
November 23, 2025MLC’s 2025 highlights included plant tours at United Scrap Metal and GM, Rethink sessions on digital manufacturing, and a Manufacturing Leadership Awards gala honoring leaders and breakthrough projects.
The Best of Rethink 2025
November 23, 2025Rethink 2025 marked 20 years of Manufacturing 4.0 insights, featuring sessions on digital transformation, innovation, and next-generation leadership from industry experts and manufacturers.
Digital Manufacturing in Action at GM’s Cadillac Plant in Tennessee
October 9, 2025GM’s Cadillac plant in Tennessee uses robotics, AI and automation to improve safety, quality and efficiency, including battery inspections and a robot installing seats on a moving line.
How Manufacturers Can Achieve GenAI Success
October 3, 2025Manufacturers can maximize GenAI by centralizing tools, rethinking business models, supporting workers, closing talent gaps, building partnerships and focusing data strategy on AI readiness.
How Data Strategy and Governance Can Drive Success for Manufacturers
September 30, 2025Manufacturers need a clear data strategy and governance framework to improve supply chain visibility, ensure compliance, and build the data foundation required for effective AI and automation.
