John Dyck: CESMII’s Role in Transforming Manufacturing

How can smart manufacturing revolutionize the U.S. industrial landscape, especially for smaller manufacturers struggling with a digital divide? In this Titanium Economy episode, John Dyck, CEO of the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII), shares his deep expertise in manufacturing, automation, and software. He's dedicated to reducing technical debt and promoting smart manufacturing technologies to boost U.S. manufacturing's competitiveness and sustainability.

John brings extensive experience from his roles at Rockwell Automation, GE, and Mesa's board, where he tackled manufacturing complexities and technical challenges. At Rockwell, he advanced automation solutions, while at GE, he led data analytics and IoT initiatives. As CEO of CESMII since 2018, John is recognized globally for his insights into technology and business management.

Discussion Points

• John Dyck highlights CESMII's mission to boost U.S. manufacturing by reducing costs and complexity, especially for small manufacturers.
• CESMII's strategies include workforce development, technological methodologies, and a collaborative ecosystem to make smart manufacturing accessible and address technical debt.
• CESMII fosters collaboration across the manufacturing sector, utilizing federal mandates and partnerships with institutions like UCLA.
• The discussion covers CESMII's future role, focusing on influencing policymakers, being a key voice in manufacturing, and strengthening U.S. manufacturing through strategic collaboration.

Ayna Insights is brought to you by Ayna, the premiere advisory and implementation firm in the industrial technology space that provies transformation and consulting services to its clients. The host of this episode, Nidhi Arora, is VP of Content & Marketing at Ayna. 

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