(CESMII and SME: Los Angeles) -- Recognizing the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing in the U.S., CESMII, (the Smart Manufacturing Institute) and SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) are announcing the launch of the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council (SMEC). Described as “a national think tank of smart manufacturing leaders,” SMEC has been created to engage business and technology executives, thought leaders, and visionaries advocating for the transformation of the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem.

“As we transition from one manufacturing era to another, it’s clear that legacy behaviors, business models, and technology architectures must make way for new ones,” says CESMII CEO John Dyck. “It’s the charter of this Smart Manufacturing Executive Council to advocate for this transformation, and the practical steps, investments, and policy recommendations that will help this ecosystem cross this digital divide.”

The SMEC will focus on these strategic initiatives:

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