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Smart Manufacturing Strategies for Today’s Top Challenges

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Manufacturers today are navigating a wave of complex challenges - from workforce shortages and supply chain disruptions to rising expectations for efficiency, agility, and sustainability. More than ever, companies are turning to AI in manufacturing and predictive analytics to solve critical problems, improve performance, and stay competitive.

This on-demand webinar brings together industry analysts and manufacturing leaders to explore how manufacturers are putting manufacturing analytics to work - unlocking insights, reducing variability, and making more informed decisions.

Hosted by Tech-Clarity and MESA International and sponsored by Velotic’s Proficy Software, this session builds on research from over 400 manufacturers and includes real-world perspectives on the use of AI manufacturing software, analytics, and data strategies in smart manufacturing environments.

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What You’ll Learn


In this discussion, you’ll discover:
  • How smart manufacturers are aligning AI and analytics projects with business goals
  • Common manufacturing challenges that hinder adoption - and how to overcome them
  • What the latest research reveals about the state of predictive analytics in manufacturing
  • How companies like Höganäs are applying manufacturing data to drive measurable gains
  • Best practices for preparing people, processes, and platforms for scalable success

How Proficy Helped Höganäs Use Manufacturing Data to Improve Yield


During the webinar, Nasser Ahmad, Director of Digitalization at Höganäs, shared how their team leveraged Proficy Industrial Software to drive a data-first approach to quality and yield optimization in their powder metal manufacturing process.

With support from Proficy Historian and Proficy CSense, Höganäs:
  • Connected time-series and batch data across systems
  • Pulled together over 135,000 data points per batch
  • Applied advanced analytics to identify process variables that impact product quality
  • Uncovered a potential 1–2% yield improvement - with meaningful implications for cost, carbon emissions, and plant safety
While their solution remains on-premises currently due to security considerations, the Höganäs team is also evaluating future cloud strategies and ways to further scale analytics.

Their story highlights how combining the right manufacturing analytics tools with deep process knowledge can unlock new levels of visibility and control - even in complex, high-volume environments.

Who Should Watch


This webinar is designed for professionals working at the intersection of operations, technology, and data. It’s especially relevant for:
  • Operations leaders focused on driving measurable performance improvements
  • Digital transformation leaders aligning AI strategies with business objectives
  • Engineers and data analysts applying analytics to real-world manufacturing challenges
  • Manufacturing IT professionals working to integrate and contextualize data across systems
Whether you're just starting with analytics or scaling enterprise-wide, this webinar will give you insights to make the most of your data and deliver real value from your AI investments.

Featured Speakers

  • Julie Fraser, VP Research for Operations and Manufacturing, Tech-Clarity
  • Nasser Ahmad, Director of Digitalization, Höganäs
  • David Batet, Chief Technology Officer, DigiProces
  • Jason Bassett, IT Manager, Madsen’s Custom Cabinets

About Velotic’s Proficy Software


Velotic provides proven, scalable solutions for AI and analytics in manufacturing and industrial data strategy through its Proficy Software portfolio. Our tools - such as Proficy Historian, Proficy CSense, and the upcoming Proficy Data Hub - help manufacturers unify data across IT and OT systems, contextualize it, and use it to optimize processes, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals.

As a proud sponsor of this session and the research behind it, Velotic is committed to helping manufacturers solve real-world problems with intelligent, adaptable technology.

Watch the Webinar


Learn how top manufacturers are using AI and analytics to tackle today’s most pressing challenges - from operational bottlenecks to data silos.

Fill out the form to watch the full on-demand session and explore what’s next in smart manufacturing.

Want to Go Deeper?


This webinar builds on insights from a new research report conducted by Tech-Clarity and MESA International, sponsored by Velotic’s Proficy Software. Read the full ai in smart manufacturing whitepaper here to explore survey findings from over 400 manufacturers, including use case trends, adoption barriers, and what sets top performers apart.
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