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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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Emerging Tech

Indiana on the Global Stage: Insights from the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2025 in Indianapolis

Earlier this month, Indianapolis took center stage as thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and innovation ecosystem builders from over 140 countries gathered for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) 2025. The […]

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Industry Insights

Industry Insights: The Transformative Potential of Generative AI Across the State’s Most Critical Industries

Summary: The Indiana Chamber’s recent report outlines the transformative potential of generative AI (GenAI) across the state’s most critical industries—advanced manufacturing, logistics and transportation, life sciences, and agbioscience. Among these, […]

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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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Press Releases

Conexus Indiana names 2025 Rising 30 cohort of emerging industry leaders

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2025) Conexus Indiana today announced its fifth annual Rising 30 class, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant early-career contributions to Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) sectors.

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Industry Insights

Industry Insights: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Tech Adoption

A new study led by Purdue University researchers reveals that adopting advanced technologies like AI and smart manufacturing tools isn’t just a technical hurdle, it’s a cultural, financial, and workforce […]

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Industry Insights

Industry Insights: New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Workforce Upskilling in Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College’s recent report, titled Indiana’s Workforce Transformation: Understanding the Need for Upskilling and Reskilling in a Changing Economy, highlights a critical challenge for Indiana’s economy: nearly 70% […]

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Press Releases

Conexus Indiana welcomes Jay Wirts as President and CEO

Indianapolis, IN (March 28, 2025) – Following a national search, Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, today announced the appointment of Jay […]

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Amplify Stories

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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Conexus Indiana presents Manufacturing Innovation Award at TechPoint’s 26th annual Mira Awards

INDIANAPOLIS (February 28, 2025) — Conexus Indiana, in partnership with TechPoint, has named Arcamed of Indianapolis as the recipient of the second annual Manufacturing Innovation Award. The award was announced […]

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