The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
Critical Networks in Manufacturing
Forum
Intelligent Wireless Infrastructure to Accelerate Your Production Network
June 12, 2026 | 11:00am - 2:00pm ET
Optional EPB Tour | 2:00pm- 3:30pm
Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center
2215 Parker Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
#SmartFactoryInstitute
About the Event
If you could design your factory to be everything you wanted it to be, which technologies would you include? What would your throughput look like? And most importantly...do you have a secure and private network in place to help bring your plans to life?
Join us as we discuss how intelligent wireless infrastructure can accelerate your manufacturing operations and improve your security, reliability, scalability, and integration.
EPB tour
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Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a special behind-the-scenes tour of EPB. The tour will begin at 1:45 PM at the EPB Control Center, where participants will learn how EPB manages one of the most advanced smart grid systems in the country. The experience will continue at 2:30 PM with a visit to EPB Quantum Center, where guests will explore how EPB is advancing next-generation technology and innovation through quantum networking and computing.
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Schedule of Events
OPENING
11:00am
Registration & Networking
11:30am
Welcome
Denise (Rice) Hall
President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc.
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
SESSION I
Breakout Session I :
CLOSING
2:25pm
Closing Remarks
Denise (Rice) Hall
President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc.
Why Attend?
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Stay Up
to Date
with the latest trends and technologies. Make informed decisions about your own network infrastructure and ensure you are using the most effective and secure solutions.
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Learn from Industry Experts
who have experience and knowledge in the field. Gain insights into best practices, common challenges, and emerging trends.
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Network
with Peers
and build relationships with other professionals in the industry. Stay connected and informed about new developments and opportunities.
Connect with Potential Partners
and vendors who can help improve your network infrastructure and security.
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Gain
Insights
into how to improve your network infrastructure and security. This can help reduce the risk of cyber attacks and ensure your operations are running smoothly and efficiently.
Critical Network Concerns for Manufacturers
Cybersecurity
One of the biggest concerns for manufacturers is cybersecurity. Critical networks are often targeted by cybercriminals who seek to steal sensitive data, disrupt operations, or cause damage to equipment. Manufacturers need to ensure that their networks are secure and protected against cyber threats.
Scalability
As manufacturers grow and expand, their network infrastructure needs to be able to scale to meet their changing needs. Manufacturers need to ensure that their critical networks can handle increased traffic and data volumes without compromising performance or security.
Reliability
Manufacturers rely heavily on their critical networks to keep their operations running smoothly. Any downtime or disruptions can result in lost productivity, revenue, and customer trust. Manufacturers need to ensure that their networks are reliable and can handle the demands of their operations.
Integration
Manufacturers often use a variety of different systems and technologies in their operations. Integrating these systems and technologies into a cohesive network infrastructure can be challenging and requires careful planning and execution.
Media Sponsors
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