INTELLIGENT
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) is an industry-led program established to advance manufacturing and help manufacturers research and adopt the next generation of manufacturing and processing technologies.
IMS is a 501c(3) not-for-profit subsidiary of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG). Our mission is to advance and democratize Industrial Artificial Intelligence technology, tools, and talent to improve manufacturing resiliency.
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Manufacturing - still a key economic driver world-wide
Global manufacturing represents 16% of world GDP with over 20 million enterprises and 14% of world employment. Manufacturing is still a key economic driver world-wide.
Manufacturing Resilience is Key
Industrial Artificial Intelligence (IAI) is an enabling technology that adds cognitive functions to production systems and supply chains to improve manufacturing resilience. Industrial AI augments workforce decision-making with predictive capabilities to improve production efficiency and supply chain visibility and control.
Because the vast majority of U.S. manufacturers are small to medium-sized, IMS strives to promote suitable low-cost, easy-to-integrate IAI solutions.
IMS Program
IMS is part of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG). MTDG provides overall guidance to set strategic priorities for the IMS program and to oversee program implementation.
IMS is the creator and premier sponsor of the World Manufacturing Forum (WMF)
IMS is an industry-led program established to advance manufacturing and help manufacturers research and adopt the next generation of manufacturing and processing technologies.
30 years of innovation
The IMS program provides the framework and support for facilitating international workshops, forums, research, and dissemination of information among large business enterprises, small-to-medium enterprises, universities, and research institutions.
World Manufacturing Forum
IMS is the creator and a premier sponsor of the WMF, an international dynamic platform, bringing together stakeholders confronted with the evolving paradigms of manufacturing.
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Project Clusters
The IMS Project Clustering Platform facilitates on-going projects to share knowledge, provide broader solutions in less time, reduce research costs, and expand networks through building of international coalitions.
3DS: Digital Die Design System – Phase I and II
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Developed digital die design system for sheet metal forming.
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Developed “Spring-back (2D) evaluation method” and “Surface strain evaluation method” to quantify evaluation. (Preamble for 3D methods).
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Evaluated different models and selected the best model for predicting spring-back.
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Discussed the role and future research needed to understand the influence of friction and its representation in simulation.
2024 World Manufacturing Forum (WMF)
Videos and presentations now available!
The WMF is where international participants gather for relevant trends in global manufacturing.
IMS Services
IMS offers a wide array of services to help advance international research and collaboration among large business enterprises, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), academic and research institutions.
Coaching
IMS Coaches are industry experts selected by each IMS Region based on their experience.
Workshops
IMS conducts customized project workshops frequently throughout the calendar year in participating regions.
ManuVation 4.0
Focuses on growth and sustainability through Industry 4.0 technologies for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Innovation Hubs
IMS is currently developing Innovation Hubs in as part of the ManuVation 4.0 initiative.
Tallo
Tallo offers a talent database comprised of students, companies, and universities.
