Welcome to Episode 198 of Manufacturing Hub with Vlad and Dave!
This week, we’re diving into a full recap of the Prove It conference—one of the biggest and most talked-about industrial automation events, held last week in Dallas, Texas. If you've been anywhere near LinkedIn, you've probably seen the buzz!
What made Prove It different?
A real-world factory simulation with imperfect data
40 vendors challenged to "prove" their solutions in real time
Hard-hitting questions: What problem did you solve? How long did it take? How much did it cost?
A no-fluff format with tough audience Q&A
Our Key Takeaways:
✅ What It Means to "Prove It" – Success stories and areas for improvement
✅ The Best (and Not-So-Great) Presentations – What set some companies apart?
✅ Innovative Solutions & New Product Announcements – Highlights from HiveMQ Pulse, Litmus AI, Flow’s Timebase, and more
✅ The Role of Integrators – How firms like MAC Controls, JPI Solutions, and Concept Reply demonstrated practical applications
✅ The Future of Prove It – What we'd like to see in 2026
Join us as we break down the most exciting presentations, the surprises, the challenges, and the opportunities ahead in industrial automation.
Next Month: We’re diving deep into ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in manufacturing! We’ll bring in experts, consultants, and end-users to discuss ERP selection, implementation, and optimization.
💬 Did you attend Prove It? What were your key takeaways? Let us know in the comments!
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