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The Frontline is Missing from the AI Conversation

October 15, 2026 14

AI is not hard to find in manufacturing anymore. Plants are using it for predictive maintenance, machine vision, quality inspection and demand forecasting. The use cases are practical, the returns are measurable and manufacturers are already putting AI to work. What gets less attention is who all of it is built for. Most tools point in one of two directions. Toward the equipment or toward the people managing it from a desk. The hourly associate on the line is almost never the intended user.
How Machine Monitoring Data Helps Maintenance Teams Save Costs

October 12, 2026 60

The financial case for condition-based monitoring comes from avoiding two kinds of waste: unnecessary service on equipment that doesn't need it and emergency repairs on equipment that failed without warning. Both cost more than a maintenance visit scheduled around actual need. When a machine breaks down without warning, the repair itself is often the smallest cost.
MMA Operations Conference 2027

October 5, 2026 157

The annual MMA Operations Conference provides actionable solutions to operational challenges for Michigan manufacturers. This powerful event offers proven strategies, tools and best practices in several areas.
Michigan Manufacturers Association Board of Directors Endorses John James for Governor

October 6, 2026 515

Following a thorough review process that included discussions with the two leading gubernatorial candidates, the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) Board of Directors has voted to endorse John James as Michigan’s next governor.
Webinar: How AI Is Changing the Way Customers Find You Online

September 29, 2026 237

Presented by MMA and Human Element’s Dane Dickerson, Client Strategy Team Lead, and Jordan McKinley, Digital Marketing Strategist, this webinar will explore how AI is changing the way customers discover brands and how marketing content gets created. Watch to learn practical strategies for staying visible in AI-powered search, integrating AI content tools into existing workflows and producing quality content at scale without sacrificing brand voice, accuracy or authenticity.
Where AI Is Working Best for Manufacturers

September 25, 2026 261

The AI debate in manufacturing has already moved past the models. Context, process redesign and the discipline to get something into production are where the real competition is happening now, and the gap between leaders and laggards is widening fast.
The Cost of Cybersecurity vs. the Cost of Downtime in Manufacturing

September 14, 2026 296

Every manufacturing leader eventually faces the same budget question. Cybersecurity shows up as a recurring line item with a clear price tag, while downtime is a risk that may or may not happen. It is tempting to treat security spending as a cost to minimize and downtime as a problem to deal with if it ever arrives. MMA member Convergence Networks breaks down both sides of that equation, what downtime actually costs when production stops, what a cyber incident adds on top of it, and how to think about security spending as a decision about uptime rather than an IT expense.
Spearheading Advancements in the Circular Economy

August 24, 2026 336

Discover how Michigan manufacturers are advancing the circular economy, creating new value, reducing waste and unlocking growth opportunities.
Premium Associate Member Spotlight: Gallagher

August 24, 2026 286

A global brokerage and risk management firm with two distinct sides — risk management/property casualty and benefit services — MMA member Gallagher assists clients in business strategies and decision-making through its comprehensive slate of benefits, human resources and data solutions.
Industry Member Spotlight: Wire Wizard® Welding Products

August 24, 2026 309

Founded in 1985, Jackson-based Wire Wizard has grown over the years to become a leading manufacturer of welding wire delivery products, high-performance torch products and weld cell support equipment for customers all around the world. Read how they create solutions that contribute to enhanced efficiency and productivity for manufacturers.

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