Interview with Peter Brand, Founder and President of Oden Technologies
In the run up to the Digital Manufacuturing Strategies Summit USA (Dec 2-3, 2026 – Houston, Texas) we interviewed Peter Brand the Founder and President of Oden Technologies. He told us about himself and his experience, how his company is responding to digital transformation as well as the upcoming opportunities and challenges facing the industry. […]
AssetWatch – Pre-Summit Content
AssetWatch Webinar: Idea to Approval – The Playbook for Winning Predictive Maintenance Buy-In Predictive maintenance rarely fails on sensors; it fails when maintenance, operations, and plant leadership aren’t in sync. The path to approval is a small, low-risk trial on critical assets with quick install, no disruption, and an easy exit. Early wins should be […]
Interview with Joe DeFeo from ComplianceQuest
We sat down with Joe DeFeo, Chief Quality and Advocacy Officer at ComplianceQuest, for an insider’s look at the company — and a sneak peek at what he’s most excited to explore at the Summit! Here’s what Joe dished on: How ComplianceQuest is riding the wave of digital transformation in the industry His big goals […]
Outsystems – Case Studies
In the run-up to the Digital Manufacturing Strategies Summit our sponsor Outsystems has provided some content that you might find of interest. Please take a look at these pieces of content below. ACM leads Industry 4.0 with agentic AI strategy while hitting 300% ROI. As a global leader in manufacturing technology, AllianceCorp Manufacturing (ACM) needed […]
Vsimple Introduces Sales Coordination Agents That Execute the Work Between Customer Demand and Revenue
Vsimple Launches AI Agents That Do the Sales Coordination Work Between a Quote and a Paid Invoice Louisville, Ky.-based Vsimple is betting that industrial companies don’t need another dashboard – they need the busywork gone. For most equipment dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, the gap between “the customer wants this” and “we got paid for it” […]
Interview with: David Hurtado, Principal Value Engineer at Celonis
Tell us about yourself, your company and your experience in the industry?I’m David Hurtado, Principal Value Engineer at Celonis. Celonis is a process intelligence company – we work with over 1,400 global enterprises, including 300+ leading manufacturers, to help them see exactly how their operations actually run and where the value is hiding in the gaps. […]
In Conversation with Lauren Dunford CEO & Co-Founder, Guidewheel
In this exclusive interview, Lauren Dunford, CEO & Co-Founder of Guidewheel, shares her insights on the future of digital manufacturing and the real challenges facing manufacturers on their digital transformation journey. Lauren discusses: Watch the full interview below to discover practical perspectives from a leader driving digital innovation in manufacturing. View Full Video: https://youtu.be/zQIV_D0wYp0?si=NeUMlPESGd7vLRBu
Avoiding the Common Pitfalls of Scaling Industry 4.0
Despite widespread enthusiasm, scaling Industry 4.0 initiatives enterprise-wide remains elusive for many manufacturers. McKinsey research highlights that while 90% of manufacturers launch digital projects, fewer than 30% achieve a comprehensive transformation. The gap between aspiration and execution often stems from siloed pilot projects, rigid technology rollouts, and initiatives that stall before delivering measurable value. A […]
Scaling Digital Identity: Can Blockchain-Backed Digital Twins Secure the Supply Chain?
The combination of blockchain technology and digital twins presents a compelling solution for improving supply chain security and transparency. Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical assets or processes, allowing real-time monitoring and simulation. When integrated with blockchain—a decentralized, tamper-proof ledger—manufacturers can create a trustworthy record of every transaction and change within their supply chains. […]
AI in Manufacturing: 95% Adoption, 49% Using It for Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a near-ubiquitous force in manufacturing, with Rockwell Automation reporting a 95% adoption rate among manufacturers in 2025. This widespread uptake underscores AI’s growing strategic value—but what’s particularly striking is that nearly half (49%) of these companies are deploying AI specifically to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. As digital transformation accelerates, securing […]