EXPERTS, MANUFACTURERS TAKE STRIDES TOWARD DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HOOSIER FACTORIES.

The article highlights how businesses in Indiana, such as Hammond Machine Works and Sanlo Inc., are embracing digital transformation in manufacturing through investments in smart technologies like industrial robots and fiber optic laser cutters. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is providing grants to small to medium-sized manufacturers adopting these technologies, with educational institutions like Purdue Northwest and Ivy Tech training a workforce for the digital transformation. The demand for skilled workers in robotics and automation is increasing, leading to the development of training programs in smart manufacturing, AI, and robotics to support the integration of advanced technologies in the manufacturing sector. The article stresses the importance of balancing technology with human expertise in manufacturing processes. [Extracted from the article]