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John Clemons is a Solution Consultant for Rockwell Automation. He’s been working in the field of Manufacturing Technology for over 30 years. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent in ...

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Unified namespace (UNS) architecture uses MQTT brokers and standardized data structures to enable real-time access across ...

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The 2026 Smart Business Evolution in Manufacturing Awards honor innovative Northeast Ohio manufacturers. See who we recognized this year!

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