Case Studies

Ready for the Future

Industry 4.0 technology adoption is helping Indiana’s makers meet the challenges of a rapidly changing economy. Explore their stories.

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Hammond Machine Works

Hammond Machine Works

Grant Amount
$184,000
County
Lake

$2 Million of Investment in New Tech Capabilities and a Strong Business Case Earned Hammond Machine Works a Manufacturing Readiness Grant

Trifecta Medical

Trifecta Medical

Grant Amount
$184,000
County
Hendricks

Trifecta Medical LLC Increases its Hoosier Footprint with an Investment in New Automation and Manufacturing Capabilities

Creative Works

Creative Works

Grant Amount
$158,000
County
Marion

2 Applications, 2 Projects, 2 Manufacturing Readiness Grants Take Creative Works to the Next Step in its Digital Manufacturing Journey

MSP Manufacturing

MSP Manufacturing

Grant Amount
$170,000
County
Monroe

A Manufacturing Readiness Grant Helped Kick-start “Operation Phoenix,” MSP Manufacturing’s 4-phase Strategic Plan for Smart Technology Upgrades

California Closets Indianapolis Franchise

California Closets Indianapolis Franchise

Grant Amount
$165,000
County
Marion

Local franchise deploys innovative Industry 4.0 Technology to Streamline Material Handling and Production for its Custom Storage Products

Fred Smith Store Fixtures

Fred Smith Store Fixtures

Grant Amount
$200,000
County
Harrison

Fred Smith Store Fixtures Adds to its Smart Manufacturing Capabilities to Expand Product Offerings at its Corydon, Indiana, Facility

Photon Automation

Photon Automation

Grant Amount
$183,000
County
Hancock

Photon Automation Develops and Deploys a Proprietary Fiber Laser Welding System for Assembly of High Energy-density Batteries Used in Next-generation Transportation, Telecommunications and Consumer Products

Michiana Global Mold

Michiana Global Mold

Grant Amount
$145,000
County
St. Joseph

Michiana Global Mold Leverages a Manufacturing Readiness Grant to Deploy Next-generation Vertical Machining Center with Advanced Sensors