INTELLIGENT
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

Intelligent Manufacturing Systems International (IMS) is an industry-led program established to advance manufacturing and help manufacturers research and adopt the next generation of manufacturing and processing technologies.  

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IMS is the creator and premier sponsor of the World Manufacturing Forum (WMF)

Intelligent Manufacturing Systems International (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 premier sponsor of the World Manufacturing Forum (WMF) which offers workshops, project coaching services, and Industry 4.0 guides, and is an international collaborative environment for a robust exchange of ideas and synergy creation.

Manufacturing - still a key economic driver world-wide

Global manufacturing represents sixteen percent (16%) of world GDP with over twenty million enterprises and fourteen percent (14%) of world employment. Manufacturing is still a key economic driver world-wide.

In a more integrated global market, the competition is not among companies but among global supply chains and business networks. Global value chains are increasing in complexity and competition. 

Through international collaboration, IMS provides an opportunity for value-chain participants to develop world-class solutions. The accelerated pace of technological change is racing to keep up with new and increasing customer expectations.

As a result, many companies and research institutions join under the banner of IMS because it offers the only portal for international collaboration to address these needs and expectations of customers.

All those interested in joining IMS are encouraged to contact us.

Invitation to Join

IMS invites all regions of the world to join our extensive network and collaborate to shape the future of manufacturing in local regions and globally.

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.

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ISMA – Industrial Smart Materials Applications

ISMA is a “Key Technology” Manufacturing Technology Platform (MTP) project where smart materials are the key technology. Six keywords are associated with the title to provide the scope of the initiative. Manufacture: How do we manufacture durable materials with embedded sensors and communication technologies?

Build: What construction processes or assembly procedures change or are required to support these new materials?
Monitor: How should we pre-process, post-process, and manage the collected data?

Assess: Given data, what does it tell us about the condition and health of that struc- ture or machine?
Predict: How can assessments through time be carried forward to predict future status.

Manage: Given predictions, what repair and maintenance actions should be taken to extend the service life with an optimal use of resources?

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Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group

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.  

2023 World Manufacturing Forum (WMF)

Videos and presentations now available!

The WMF is where international participants gather for relevant trends in global manufacturing.

This year's focus

New business models for manufacturing of the future

2023 World Manufacturing Forum
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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

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