Dear Members and Friends of CESMII,
On behalf of the entire CESMII team, we wish you a peaceful, healthy, and prosperous New Year.
As we reflect on the past year and our engagement with many of you, it is clear that 2025 was both uniquely challenging and deeply validating. As many of you know, CESMII was impacted by the Federal Government and UCLA working through issues related to federally funded awards. We’re pleased to share that CESMII’s federal funding was reinstated just before the holiday.
Despite this uncertainty, CESMII remained fully operational and sharply focused on serving our community. In fact, 2025 marked the strongest growth in new members, industry engagement, and Smart Manufacturing adoption in CESMII’s history. We saw unprecedented alignment, urgency, and momentum around Smart Manufacturing as a critical driver of productivity and competitiveness.
Looking ahead to 2026, several high-impact Smart Manufacturing priorities stand out – areas where we believe focused collaboration will deliver meaningful results.