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Beyond productivity: How smart manufacturing is transforming Indiana businesses

While many manufacturers face barriers to adopting new technology, from limited capital to uncertainty about ROI, six Indiana companies show what’s possible when those barriers are addressed. The Manufacturing Readiness […]

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Understanding the barriers to technology adoption in manufacturing—and what comes next

Across Indiana, manufacturers are proving that the future of advanced manufacturing isn’t decades away, but happening now. Companies large and small are embracing Industry 4.0 technologies to boost efficiency, improve […]

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Investing in the Future of Manufacturing: A Deeper Look at the 2025 Education Readiness Grants Recipients

At Conexus Indiana, we know that preparing the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent starts with aligning education to the needs of industry. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring students […]

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Hardtech Innovators Network Tackles New Product Development Frameworks at Fort Wayne’s Electric Works

On May 8, the Hardtech Innovators Network gathered at Electric Works in Fort Wayne to explore one of innovation’s toughest challenges: frameworks and best practices for new product development.  Hosted […]

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Readying Indiana for the Future of AV Freight

AV Freight Readiness Assessment outlines key learnings for infrastructure and logistics leaders As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is a pivotal player shaping the future of freight in the United […]

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Exploring the Swiss Apprenticeship Model: Insights from Conexus’ SVP of Talent Strategy & Programming

Earlier this month, PJ McGrew, Conexus Indiana’s Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy and Programming, had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland with the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation and Ascend […]

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Enthusiastic reception: Indiana’s manufacturing women eager to learn, connect and celebrate

Sold-out events. Meteoric increases in online engagement. Participation by some of the state’s leading employers. The metrics make it clear: When Indiana’s chapter of Women in Manufacturing (WiM) relaunched last […]

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From Hardware to Code: Hardtech Innovator’s Network explores trends and best practices in embedded software development

On February 13, Conexus Indiana’s Hardtech Innovators Network, powered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, gathered at SEP’s headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. Approximately 115 professionals from Indiana’s hardtech sector came […]

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Collecting National Insights to Strengthen Indiana’s Advanced Manufacturing Future

Last week, Conexus Indiana—represented by Senior Director of Industry Engagement Sonya Snellenberger—had the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing’s (USC4AM) February Strategic Meeting at Western Digital’s […]

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Manufacturing Innovation Award nominees reap benefits from high-tech investments

One company added $1 million in profit. Another improved production efficiency by 60%. Others leveraged cutting-edge manufacturing technology to enhance product quality, upskill employees, slash production costs and reap other […]

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A Discussion on Indiana’s Path to Addressing Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Workforce Gaps by 2040 

As Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) industries face growing workforce challenges, industry leaders and educators are exploring innovative solutions to secure the state’s future. One such effort materialized through […]

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