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Emerging Tech

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers Turned to Education to Solve a Quality Concern with AI

When Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI) opened its new, fully automated foundry in 2021, the goal was clear: modernize a 1970s-era metal casting process to protect its most valuable investment […]

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Networked Community

Economic Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty: Senior Economist Joins Recent Advanced Industries Council Meeting

At the Q4 Advanced Industries Council meeting, Conexus Indiana welcomed Erin McLaughlin, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, for a timely briefing on the economic trends shaping the advanced manufacturing […]

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Press Releases

Conexus Indiana honors Mark DeFabis, Former CEO of IDS Fulfillment, with 2025 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award

INDIANAPOLIS – November 11, 2025 – Mark DeFabis, former chief executive officer of IDS Fulfillment, has been named the 2025 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award recipient, joining an esteemed group […]

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Press Releases

Conexus Indiana opens nominations for Rising 30 2026

Annual awards program celebrates cohort of emerging leaders shaping the future of Indiana’s manufacturing and logistics industries INDIANAPOLIS – October 27, 2025 – Conexus Indiana has opened nominations for the […]

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Networked Community

How Conexus Indiana is Connecting Industry Partners with Elected Officials and Public Sector Leaders

One of the unique benefits of being part of Conexus Indiana’s Councils and Board of Directors are direct engagements with elected officials and public sector leaders shaping Indiana’s advanced manufacturing […]

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Blog Post

Manufacturing & Logistics Professionals Tackle AI Challenges at the AnalytiXIN Summit

This August, AnalytiXIN—an initiative of CICP—hosted its second annual AnalytiXIN Summit. The organization’s flagship event, the summit connects academia with industry leaders to accelerate data-driven innovation and establish Indiana as […]

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Blog Post

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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Blog Post

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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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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