“We can initiate a prototype right here on the floor at MxD, apply some of the different technologies and tools from other MxD member companies, and then be able to export it out of MxD into an actual shop floor environment very quickly.”
The 22,000-square-foot MxD Factory Floor in Chicago showcases advanced manufacturing equipment and serves as a hub for experimentation by industry partners like Siemens, EY, and Google Cloud in technologies such as augmented reality and 5G. The facility also focuses on workforce development through the dedicated Learn Lab and Recording Studio, addresses critical cybersecurity needs with a “Cyber Wall” displaying real attack examples, and acts as a testbed for implementing digital tools like digital twins to boost U.S. factory productivity and security.
We invite you to take a staff-led tour and explore our hands-on manufacturing environment, where you can experiment with and observe digital manufacturing technologies in action. Discover the many benefits of membership, including exclusive access to immersive workshops, valuable networking events, and collaborative project opportunities.
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Our members leverage the MxD Factory Floor to experiment with, test, and implement cutting-edge digital manufacturing and cybersecurity technologies in a safe, de-risked environment before deployment. This hands-on access empowers them to accelerate workforce training, solve real-world production challenges, and collaborate on innovative R&D projects that enhance efficiency and secure operations.
“We can initiate a prototype right here on the floor at MxD, apply some of the different technologies and tools from other MxD member companies, and then be able to export it out of MxD into an actual shop floor environment very quickly.”
“MxD exemplifies how innovation networks accelerate digital transformation – taking manufacturers from concept to roadmap through demonstrations and focused workshops. Their Chicago facility showcases how Siemens’ ability to combine the real and digital worlds helps them to chart a course to increased resilience, productivity and adaptability.”
“We are thrilled to introduce our new Manufacturing Innovation Center at MxD, furthering our journey toward autonomous manufacturing. Manufacturing as an industry has been through generational changes in just a few years, and we believe we are uniquely positioned to help our clients unlock value through the confluence of technology, data, compute and AI. Our innovation center will leverage MxD’s unique network and serve our clients in unlocking this opportunity.”
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