Cybersecurity
RI’s Future in the Making: Connects Students with Manufacturing Leaders and Future Career Opportunities
Hundreds of Rhode Island students are getting a firsthand look at the future of manufacturing today as Polaris…
Rhode Island Companies Positioned to Support the Navy’s Next Generation of Undersea Technology
The U.S. Navy is working to expand its relationships with companies outside the traditional defense industry, creating new…
Building a Practical Path to AI Readiness
Artificial Intelligence (AI) often feels like a buzzword disconnected from the realities of daily manufacturing operations. While industry…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…