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Manufacturing is evolving
and staying ahead requires more than headlines. It requires clarity, context, and a point of view you can trust.
Our News & Insights brings together the ideas, research, and real‑world perspectives, shaping the future of industrial operations.
Whether you are a plant leader, a digital transformation champion, or simply exploring what is possible, this is your space to learn, challenge assumptions, and discover what is next.
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COUNTRIES
Manufacturing globally. Our team and partners operate internationally, SmartMFG offers a seasoned perspective in the MES/MOP space.
OF MES PROJECT FAIL TO SCALE
Most MES deployments stall after the first plant. SmartMFG was built to scale from one plant to multi-plants with standardized templates and machine‑anchored truth.
DATA REDUCTION
A single SmartMFG module can cut data volume from 1 billion tags/day to under 100 million, with higher accuracy. Traditional MES + historian stacks ingest everything. SmartMFG ingests only the truth.
GLOBAL MES MARKET
MES is a $17B market and growing. Projecting to reach $30B by 2030, yet manufacturers still struggle with slow deployments and outdated architecture. SmartMFG is redefining what’s possible.
AI On The Shop Floor:
Are Manufacturers Accounting For The Full Cost?
A new article by Claudio Laterreur
October 2026
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most compelling opportunities in manufacturing. From predictive maintenance and production optimization to quality improvement, operator assistance and increasingly agentic AI, it can make factories more responsive and productive. However, enthusiasm can create its own blind spot. Are manufacturers evaluating the full cost and risk of AI, or primarily the cost of implementing it?
Read the full article
Manufacturing Operation Platform: Why The Future Of Intelligent Manufacturing Starts At The Machine
August 2026
Trusted, machine-generated data is becoming critical to manufacturing AI.
WHITEPAPERS
1.Manufacturing Operation Platform (MOP). The Future of Intelligent Manufacturing
Prepared for C-Suite and VP-level manufacturing executives
2.Beyond MES. The Rise of the Manufacturing Operation Platform (MOP)
Why the future of manufacturing belongs to real-time, machine-anchored operational truth
4.Real-Time Intelligence in Food Manufacturing
How one simple shift in visibility transforms yield, quality, and daily operations
5.Secure AI in Manufacturing
The Chronos approach embedded, secure, non-exportable AI
A Recognition We Appreciate,
Not One We Rely On
We are pleased to share that one of our founders, Claudio Laterreur, has been selected to join the Forbes Technology Council.
This opportunity reflects a career dedicated to helping manufacturing organizations modernize operations, leverage technology more effectively, and navigate complex transformation journeys. Through published articles and industry perspectives, Claudio contributes to ongoing discussions shaping the future of manufacturing and industrial technology.
We are proud of this recognition, not because it defines our capabilities, but because it provides another avenue to share ideas, learn from peers, and contribute to the advancement of our industry. Ultimately, our credibility continues to be earned through the results we deliver for our clients every day.