{"id":55,"count":28,"description":"\"Logos\r\n\r\nMILWAUKEE, WI\u2014The Connected Systems Institute<\/a> (CSI) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (51ÁÔÆæ)\u2014a leading center of excellence shaping the future of advanced manufacturing\u2014announces a new Industry 4.0 Speaker Series in collaboration with STEP<\/a> and Ericsson<\/a>. The series will kick off in June 12, 2025, with the AI for Hybrid Networks<\/a> event, followed by a second event in September, both hosted at CSI\u2019s research and training facility.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCSI is at the forefront of digital transformation in manufacturing, driving innovation in industrial automation, AI, and private 5G. As the home of the sixth global Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab\u2014the first of its kind located at a University and focused on manufacturing\u2014CSI provides an unparalleled environment where industry leaders, researchers, and students converge to solve real-world challenges.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Industry 4.0 Series will showcase the latest advancements in hybrid networks, AI, and automation, equipping manufacturers with cutting-edge solutions to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability. This collaboration brings together the expertise in advanced network infrastructure and AI-driven industrial applications from Ericsson while STEP provides integration and management for hybrid network solutions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u201cBringing the power of the hybrid network with AI to advance the vision in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 developed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Connected Systems Institute is something we\u2019re passionate about,\u201d said Ed Walton, CEO of STEP. \u201cDelivering innovation is in our DNA, and partnering in the facilitation of digital transformation for manufacturers will reduce costs and drive efficiencies, while enabling Industry 4.0 initiatives.\u201d\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIndustry leaders and attendees will gain insights into next-generation industrial applications, including:\r\n\r\n \r\n