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CICP launches statewide survey to determine Hoosier businesses’ use of artificial intelligence and help shape future support for it

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The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) today launched a survey across key industry sectors of Indiana’s economy seeking to capture insights about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and related digital tools. Information gleaned from the survey will be used to inform, educate and help Hoosier businesses to thrive in the digital economy.

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New workforce report: automotive, biopharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing careers among growth forecasts for Indiana

As the State of Indiana continues to strategically build an economic ecosystem ripe for advanced industry growth, new research led by Conexus Indiana and Lightcast forecasts employment growth of 5% to 10% in several priority advanced manufacturing sectors. The transportation equipment, chemical, and computer and electronic product manufacturing subsectors could add over 13,000 jobs to Indiana’s economy by 2026.

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Conexus team members channel education background to open students’ eyes to careers in manufacturing

Kyle and Nikki found their calling to enrich their community through education early on in their careers, and even today at Conexus Indiana their efforts and passion remain steadfast.

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Connections make IUPUI a talent-retention machine

The article is part of a series highlighting the work of Indiana’s post-secondary institutions in retaining AML grads in the Hoosier state. Talk with IUPUI Department of Engineering Technology Chair […]

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Writing the book on careers in manufacturing

When Mary Jutzi joined Batesville Products Inc. (BPI) as a digital marketing associate in 2021, she knew the custom aluminum casting firm produced a variety of products for a number […]

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Conexus Indiana names Boudouris, Meiner and Weber to board of directors

Bryan Boudouris, associate vice president for strategic interdisciplinary research at Purdue University, Scott Meiner, chief supply chain officer at Lippert Components, and Justin Weber, chief operating officer for Venture Logistics, have joined the board of Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries.

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Real-world experiences feed Indiana’s worker pipeline

The article is part of a series highlighting the work of Indiana’s post-secondary institutions in retaining AML grads in the Hoosier state. Matthew Caito loves it when a student says, […]

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Lessons learned from 400 smart manufacturing projects in Indiana

As more manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, best practices emerge for successful technology deployments. Cobots. Industrial Internet of Things. Machine vision and 3D printing. These technologies are part of the […]

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Infrastructure studies reveal new tools for efficient freight movement through Indiana

As the “Crossroads of America,” Indiana has built one of the nation’s strongest transportation networks, moving more than 724 million tons of freight each year. Conexus Indiana, in partnership with […]

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ISU program gives students reason to stay in Indiana

The article is part of a series highlighting the work of Indiana’s post-secondary institutions in retaining AML grads in the Hoosier state. As a professor of operations and supply chain […]

Emerging Tech

Emerging Tech Showcase: Enhancing Warehouse Flexibility and Productivity with Autonomous Mobile Robots