Case Study: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Connected Systems Institute

Digital transformation is fueling the fourth industrial revolution. Learn how the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee partnered with Cisco and Rockwell to launch The Connected Systems Institute—a center of excellence in next-generation manufacturing.

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Who is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Industry: Education

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Size: 6200 employees and 23,000 students

Website: uwm.edu/csi

Summary

Challenges

  • Prepare the manufacturing workforce for the future
  • Accelerate industry and academic innovation
  • Facilitate digital transformation in manufacturing

Results

  • Develops manufacturing domain specialists
  • Addresses the shortage of trained workers 
  • Offers center of excellence in next-generation manufacturing