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E Tech Group Experts Featured on Smart Industry Podcast: Is Your AI Strategy Missing Critical OT Data?

Manufacturers are racing to adopt AI, but many may be overlooking a critical barrier to success: disconnected and outdated operational technology. In a recent episode of Smart Industry’s Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, E Tech Group’s Nick Hasselbeck, Vice President of IT, and Matt Martin, Principal Engineer, joined host Scott Achelpohl to discuss how legacy OT systems can create blind spots that limit visibility, restrict access to valuable operational data, and ultimately hinder digital transformation efforts. Together, they explored practical strategies for modernizing infrastructure, connecting legacy equipment, and building a stronger foundation for AI-driven manufacturing.

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E Tech Group to Host Live Session on Hidden IT/OT Risks Blocking AI Adoption in Manufacturing

E Tech Group will host a live session, “AI-Ready or Not: The Hidden IT/OT Risks Blocking AI in Manufacturing,” on June 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The session will highlight the critical infrastructure, data, and integration challenges that often stand in the way of successful AI adoption in manufacturing, offering practical insights to help organizations build a more secure, scalable foundation for AI initiatives.

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Manufacturing Automation Companies are Building Connected, Data-Driven Factories

Modern manufacturing is no longer defined by isolated machines or standalone control panels. Today’s production environments depend on tightly integrated automation systems that connect equipment, data, and operations into a unified ecosystem. Control systems integrators design and deploy control architectures that combine PLCs, SCADA, industrial networks, and advanced software platforms to improve throughput, quality, consistency, and operational visibility. Rather than simply automating individual tasks, these solutions focus on end-to-end process optimization, linking production data with business intelligence to support smarter decision-making. As factories become more digital and interconnected, automation companies play a central role in bridging physical equipment with real-time analytics, enabling manufacturers to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and adapt quickly to changing production demands.