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China is moving at a speed and scale the U.S. has never seen—and we saw it firsthand. In this episode, Matt Kirchner and Ashley Furniture CEO Todd Wanek break down what they witnessed inside China’s most advanced tech companies, robotics labs, logistics hubs, and manufacturing clusters, revealing insights few Americans ever get access to.
MSOE built a hands-on AI degree designed for real-world problem-solving. From supercomputers to industry partnerships, Dr. John Walz shares how AI is transforming education, workforce readiness, and university operations.
Explore the future with futurist Toshi Hoo as he unpacks generative AI, immersive XR, and scenario planning, revealing how humanity can navigate rapid disruption and build a future fueled by innovation and curiosity.
Learn how AI and automation are reshaping technical education and empowering the future workforce. Craig McAtee shares insights on industry partnerships, technician training, and the essential human skills amplified by emerging tech.
Hear AI experts from healthcare, marketing, and finance as they discuss real-world AI use cases, data challenges, and workforce trends in a live panel. Get actionable insights to drive AI transformation in your industry.
Discover how AI empowers manufacturers to predict equipment failures, enhance productivity, and leverage existing data for quick ROI. Learn practical strategies to transform your operations with minimal investment and effort.
Wisconsin is on the brink of an AI revolution, with a new report highlighting significant opportunities in manufacturing and education. With Microsoft’s $3.3 billion investment, the state is set to lead in AI innovation, transforming workforce development and creating a skilled talent pipeline for the future.
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Discover how Wisconsin attracted a $3.3 billion tech investment from Microsoft and what it means for the future of innovation in the region. Dale Kooyenga, President of MMAC, shares insights on Wisconsin’s transformation into a tech magnet and the critical role of education and leadership in this journey.
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Mary Snapp (VP Strategic Initiatives, Microsoft) discusses the company’s planned investments in data centers, AI education and more on The TechEd podcast.
Milwaukee is a mid-size market with a booming tech ecosystem. Discover how innovation, culture and talent help grow a city’s tech landscape.
What’s keeping the U.S. from adopting smart manufacturing? For one thing: outdated data models. If we can standardize how we gather & process data, then we can democratize smart manufacturing for companies all over the country.
A 5G testbed at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute will validate how private cellular networks can revolutionize manufacturing operations.
What is AI? Get a crash course in this episode, where you’ll learn the 4 key elements that every artificial intelligence system can do, plus hear 6 real-world examples of AI technology in the classroom.
A “STEM-Powered Enterprise” with 100,000 engineers in its employ, the U.S. Department of Defense is on the cutting-edge of tech innovation in the world. DUSD Dr. David Honey gives us a unique glimpse into this work and how STEM education can pave the way to a career at the DOD.
Employers want their new hires to have foundational skills in data management – this is especially true in manufacturing! ERP systems can level up technical programs who are either using spreadsheets or no data-management system at all.
Gather AI has fully autonomous drones flying around warehouses, using smart sensors & camera systems to gather data on racks and pallets of inventory, communicating that data in real-time with the warehouse management system and keeping a live, accurate log of the entire warehouse’s inventory.
There’s a whole subset of our economy that you’ve never heard of, making products vital to your everyday life. The Titanium Economy is a major driver of the U.S. economy, providing jobs, products and well-being like you wouldn’t believe.
Get a primer on AI, learn about the AI playbook, and discover how one professor has found success driving student outcomes with AI in his classrooms.
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AI is already here; now it’s time for higher education to embrace it. Dr. Rich Barnhouse has strategies for how to teach AI, how to use it to improve teachers’ and students’ lives, and how to meet the biggest needs of employers.
Rogers Behavioral Health is leveraging data science to give patients better, more personalized care. Dr. Brian Kay joins us to discuss this fascinating field of health informatics and how data is disrupting healthcare.
Digital transformation isn’t just for the Fortune 500 companies. In fact, getting started is easier and less expensive, with a more rapid ROI, than most SMBs realize. Anthony Murphy joins us to talk about some simple strategies for small-and-midsize manufacturers who want to get started with their digital transformation efforts.
Sh1ft is taking technology design for the gig economy and using it to transform the frontline labor market, making HR and employee experience better.
Manufacturers are leveraging the power of private cellular networks to gather more data, innovate faster, and digitize their operations. US Cellular’s Mark Grushey and James Rose joined us at Rockwell Automation Fair to talk about cellular technology and IoT in manufacturing.
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Senator Todd Young, U.S. Senator for Indiana, joins us to talk about the CHIPS and Science Act and how it will impact semiconductor manufacturing and research around emerging technologies in the United States
Ken Rusk, author of Blue Collar Cash, gives us some great insights into the opportunities in blue collar careers. The skilled trades lead to a life of entrepreneurship, comfort, peace and freedom.
Work With Your Hands & Build the Life You Want – Ken Rusk Episode Details »
What’s the impact on a student’s career trajectory when they earn industry-recognized credentials? Matt Giani’s new study reveals all the data on IRCs in high school.
Matt Rendall, CEO of Clearpath Robotics, shares how their brand of industrial AMRs – OTTO Motors – is transforming material handling, bringing new levels of efficiency to the workforce, and enabling shop floor workers to have more meaningful, complex work experiences.
Autonomous Mobile Robots in the Workforce – Clearpath Robotics CEO Matt Rendall Episode Details »
Tequilla Lopez, Director of Social Impact at Best Buy, talks about the digital divide and how the company is providing tech access and skills-building experiences to students across the country to inspire them toward STEM fields.
Robert Cordova, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer of the Milwaukee Bucks, talks about how technology powered the team to win an NBA Championship
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