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Indiana + U.S. Manufacturing Through an Operator’s Lens If you strip away the headlines, May 2026 is telling a clear story:U.S. manufacturing is not just recovering — it’s being rebuilt with intent. The question isn’t whether investment is happening. It’s whether that investment turns into capability. From where we sit at Jarrett Engineering, this is…

Industry 4.0 in Indiana: Automation and Workforce Trends (April 2026) Indiana’s advanced manufacturing sector—responsible for approximately 37% of the state’s GDP—is rapidly defining what Industry 4.0 in Indiana looks like in practice. Rather than chasing buzzwords, Hoosier manufacturers are adopting automation, industrial IoT (IIoT), robotics, data analytics, and smart manufacturing systems with a pragmatic, execution-first…

— and What Actually Reduces That Risk If you’re an engineering manager today, new development probably feels riskier than it did even five or ten years ago. Requirements change later. Timelines are tighter. Budgets are scrutinized harder. Supply chains are less predictable. At the same time, leadership expects earlier commitments and fewer surprises. That combination…

Jarrett Engineering is proud to potentially be engaged with Conexus Indiana Indiana’s manufacturing strength doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through collaboration between industry, education, and engineering leaders who are actively shaping how work gets done on the plant floor. That’s why Jarrett Engineering is proud to be engaged with Conexus Indiana—the statewide initiative focused…

Indiana’s automotive manufacturing engine is accelerating again—and this time, the momentum is being driven by electrification, advanced vehicle platforms, and major reinvestment in U.S. production. In late March 2026, Toyota announced a $1 billion investment across its Kentucky and Indiana manufacturing operations, with $200 million dedicated to expanding production capacity at its Princeton, Indiana plant…

What is going on around the state? February 2026 Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive & Medical | Indiana Focus February reinforced what Indiana manufacturers already know: advanced manufacturing investment is continuing, technical expectations are rising, and execution matters more than ever. From automotive platform transitions to medical manufacturing expansion, the themes were consistent—modernization, workforce readiness, and production‑ready…