About
The Connected Systems Institute (CSI) is a multidisciplinary collaboration that facilitates education and thought leadership related to advanced industrial processes. This partnership between the private sector and academia is designed to lead collaborative research and development projects related to manufacturing.
CSI is located at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). The Institute includes an internationally recognized faculty with extensive expertise in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-related disciplines. This gives CSI a rich pipeline of talent experienced in using digital tools for education and innovation.
Investing in a more connected production environment requires a significant culture change for companies, affecting how employees think about their work, and how they are rewarded. CSI provides a community forum for learning more about these changes. The Institute also mentors students to help prepare them for jobs in high tech manufacturing environments. By working with students, faculty, and private sector partners, CSI is helping to ensure that industry has the talent it needs to benefit fully from IIoT connectivity.
Vision
CSI is an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary R&D facility based at UWM. Its primary focus is on workforce training and advanced research. The Institute’s vision is to serve as a trusted resource for technology, research, collaboration, education, thought leadership and industrial community outreach – with a focus on emerging IIoT technologies.
Mission
The Institute’s mission is to develop the workforce of the future through education and training. CSI works to support the development of a tech-savvy workforce, to spearhead cutting-edge IIoT research, and to help small- and medium-sized businesses harness the power of the IIoT for greater productivity.
Value Proposition
CSI serves as a center of excellence for a global community of practitioners that are transforming manufacturing processes using advanced digital technologies. The Institute is at the crossroads of industry and academia. CSI strives to develop the tools and knowledge needed by enterprises to implement IIoT solutions.