Plex, an official sponsor for MFG Day 2020, is committed to helping educate students, parents and teachers about modern manufacturing careers.

COVID-19 has reiterated the vital role of manufacturers. Plex Systems is proud to sponsor MFG Day 2020, an annual event that helps educate the next generation on opportunities in manufacturing.

Plex shows its support of closing the skills gap and teaching the next generation about modern manufacturing by being an official sponsor of MFG Day 2020.

TROY, Mich. – Plex Systems, which delivers the first smart manufacturing platform, announced today its commitment as an official sponsor for MFG Day 2020. Launched annually on the first Friday of October, MFG Day is a flagship initiative of the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute.

The CanExport program which provides funds for many Canadian businesses has suspended all travel grants due to COVID-19. However, CanExport is finding new ways to support businesses through supplying grants for virtual projects.

Data-driven technologies have increased across the manufacturing industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. See how manufacturing companies have used IoT to transform their traditional manufacturing operations and acquire more reliable data.

TROY, Mich., September 15, 2020 – Plex Systems, which delivers the first smart manufacturing platform, today announced Petr Havelka as vice president of European operations. This appointment represents Plex’s continued commitment to deliver services and support to its growing portfolio of global smart manufacturer customers.

As manufacturing companies continue to adjust to the challenges presented by COVID-19, Plex CTO Jerry Foster shares how connected technology – IIoT, cobots, and wearables – help them manage operations remotely.

Plex CTO Jerry Foster lends insights into the top trends predicted to shape the post-COVID-19 future of manufacturing: data collection and the search for IT talent.

TROY, Mich., August 25, 2020 – Plex Systems, which delivers the first smart manufacturing platform, today named Nathan Pieri group vice president of product management and product strategy.