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.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
Industry 4.0 Adoption Through Technology Solutions and Workforce Development
Our partners bridge the gap between future technology and manufacturers by promoting knowledge transfer in the fields of automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0. They work together to ensure manufacturing competitiveness through the adoption of smart technologies operated by a skilled workforce.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER LEVELS
SMART FACTORY
PARTNER BENEFITS:
EXECUTIVE PARTNER
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Partner Profile on the Smart Factory Institute website, including a link to your company homepage.
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Logo branding inside the Smart Factory Institute.
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Affiliation Partner recognition at all events that take place in the Smart Factory Institute.
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One Presenting Sponsorship at Signature Event of your choice.
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One Session Sponsorship at Signature Event of your choice.
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A 6-ft exhibit table at each of our Signature Events.
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Ten (10) days per year in which the partner can use the Smart Factory Institute to host events (complete event planning services included).
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Free registrations at all networking events.
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Use of the Smart Factory Institute as a regional sales hub.
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Access to Smart Factory Institute rooms free of charge, subject to availability.
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Year round exhibit space in the Smart Factory Institute to showcase technology solutions.
SMART FACTORY
PARTNER BENEFITS:
STRATEGIC PARTNER
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Partner Profile on the Smart Factory Institute website, including a link to your company homepage.
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Logo branding inside the Smart Factory Institute.
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Affiliation Partner recognition at all events that take place in the Smart Factory Institute.
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One Presenting Sponsorship at Signature Event of your choice.
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One Session Sponsorship at Signature Event of your choice.
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A 6-ft exhibit table at each of our Signature Events.
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Five (5) day per year in which the partner can use the Smart Factory Institute to host events (complete event planning services included).
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Year round exhibit space in the Smart Factory Institute to showcase technology solutions for an additional fee based on installation requirements.​
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SMART FACTORY
PARTNER BENEFITS
AFFILIATE PARTNER
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Partner Profile on the Smart Factory Institute website, including a link to your company homepage.
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Logo branding inside the Smart Factory Institute.
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Affiliation Partner recognition at all events that take place in the Smart Factory Institute.
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One Presenting Sponsorship at Signature Event of your choice.
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One Session Sponsorship at Signature Event of your choice.
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A 6-ft exhibit table at each of our Signature Events.