After a round of virtual qualification demonstrations, a group of companies has been selected to move forward to the live, in-water demonstrations happening August 27 in Newport, Rhode Island.
Category: Cybersecurity
Take the Polaris MEP Artificial Intelligence Mini Survey
AI is quickly becoming a key area of exploration for many businesses. However, understanding how companies are actually using—or planning to use—AI is critical to ensuring the right support and resources are available.
Polaris MEP Releases 2025 State of Manufacturing Report for Rhode Island
The 2025 report combines multiple sources, including industry trend analysis, the Voice of Manufacturing Survey (VOMS), and insights from manufacturers, policymakers, and community leaders.
What Must Change for Artificial Intelligence to Pay Off?
AI success is now an operating-model issue, not a technology issue, and calls for leaders to start with the work itself: mapping where rules versus judgment are needed, identifying high-impact failure points and treating AI as a teammate to onboard, not software to install.
AI in Manufacturing: What’s Now—and What’s Next?
IndustryWeek’s coverage by MIT Professor Wojciech Matusik spotlights artificial intelligence as a transformative force in manufacturing, pushing adoption beyond experimentation to everyday business impact.
Overconfidence in Cybersecurity Strategy Puts Supply Chains at Risk
New research from NCC Group [link: https://www.nccgroup.com/] highlighted in Material Handling & Logistics News reveals a troubling gap between perception and reality in supply chain cybersecurity preparedness.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Generative AI in a demanding Industrial Setting
When implemented thoughtfully, with grounding and governance, Gen AI bridges the gap between complex systems and human ingenuity.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Generative AI in a demanding Industrial Setting
When implemented thoughtfully, with grounding and governance, Gen AI bridges the gap between complex systems and human ingenuity.
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities – Protect your Industry 4.0 investment
In this MEP blog post, learn about how to protect your manufacturing company’s Industry 4.0 investments from cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Integrating Cybersecurity with Industry 4.0 – New Infographic from the MEP National Network
Integrating Cybersecurity with Industry 4.0 – gain insights and tips from a new MEP National Network infographic, shared by RI’s MEP Center.