Emerging Tech Showcases
Stay on the Leading Edge of Innovation and Technology
Our Emerging Tech Showcase series provides companies with an in-depth look at an emerging technology solution (i.e. IoT, cloud computing, cobots, artificial intelligence (A.I.), workforce wearables, big data & analytics, etc.) and highlights resources and programs for Industry 4.0 and digital transformation (via a 60-minute webinar where anyone can attend).
Upcoming Showcases
Emerging Tech Showcase
Next-Gen Training Programs for Industry 4.0 Tech Scale-up
October 2022 TBD
In the fourth industrial revolution, companies are seeking a workforce with a combination of both manufacturing and digital skills, impacting both baccalaureate (4-year degree) and sub- baccalaureate (industry recognized training/certification, non-degree certificate training and/or 2-year degree level training) level training. Learn about next-gen training programs at local academic institutions to scale-up your Industry 4.0 tech investments and catalyze workforce re-training.
Emerging Tech Showcase
2022 Industry 4.0 Report Launch
November 2022 TBD
Conexus Indiana, in partnership with Indiana University Kelley School of Business Center for Excellence in Manufacturing, will release the findings of 2022 Industry 4.0 Tech Adoption Report. This will be the third report as part of a series of annual surveys of Indiana manufacturers to measure Indiana’s progress toward Industry 4.0 adoption. The webinar will distill the 2022 report’s key findings/recommendations and provide an understanding of where Indiana’s AML companies are positioned on the technology adoption curve.
Past Showcases
See what you’ve been missing. Check out these past showcases and view the presentations.
Digital Transformation for Logistics: Solutions from Indiana’s Tech Ecosystem
April 21th, 2022
Learn more about the logistics tech startup ecosystem across Indiana and hear from three startup companies that are building innovative solutions for today’s logistics and advanced manufacturing challenges. Conexus Indiana has partnered with its sister organization, TechPoint, to bring you this showcase of innovative companies focused on packing, shipping, billing, supply chain visibility, and real-time insights.
Enhance your production agility and flexibility with collaborative robotics (cobots)
February 17th, 2022
Find out why collaborative robotics (cobots) are seeing rapid adoption at Indiana’s AML companies. The webinar features presentations from three local organizations: Telamon Robotics and Purdue MEP partnered to launch the Digital Manufacturing Technology Center (DMTC) with a focus on showcasing cost-effective Industry 4.0 solutions and Vincennes University recently unveiled its new collaborative robots lab inside the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Manufacturing.
Industry 4.0 Report Launch
December 9th
Conexus Indiana, in partnership with Indiana University Kelley School of Business Center for Excellence in Manufacturing, released the findings of “The First Signpost on the Road from Early Adoption to Widespread Application of Industry 4.0 Technologies.” This is the second in a series of annual surveys of Indiana manufacturers to measure Indiana’s progress toward Industry 4.0 adoption. This webinar distilled the 2021 report’s key findings/recommendations and provided an understanding of where Indiana’s AML companies are positioned on the technology adoption curve.
Creating Next Gen Supply Chains Leveraging Amazon Web Services Technology
June 24th
AI and ML, advanced analytics, and other cloud technologies are helping manufacturers integrate supply chain data silos, gain new real-time insights for data-driven business decisions, and drive supply chain reinvention. To overcome new challenges and disruptions, supply chains need the capability to evolve with speed and agility. Next-Gen Supply Chains are required to remain competitive and improve profitability, growth, and innovation.
Digital Transformation Pathways with Purdue In-MaC
May 13th
Purdue’s Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) offers Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics economy a collection of capabilities and expertise to invigorate manufacturing talent pipelines and overcome Industry 4.0 adoption barriers.
Bring Immersive, Interactive 3-D Visualization to Your Business
April 8th
Unity Technologies is a leader in democratization of AR, VR, and XR with their suite of tools being integrated as the fundamental engine behind many 3D visualization solutions. We heard from a Unity senior technical specialist for automotive, transport and manufacturing about the potential for 3D visualization in manufacturing and logistics.
View all Emerging Technology Showcases.