Continua Attends NJMEP’s ‘Made in New Jersey’ Manufacturing Day

Last week, the Continua team joined manufacturers, educators, and technology leaders at The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program’s (NJMEP) ‘Made in New Jersey’ Manufacturing Day. The event is the state’s largest annual gathering, bringing together hundreds of people to discuss innovations driving modern manufacturing—from workforce development to the responsible use of AI and digital transformation.

We attended as collaborators, contributing to the conversations shaping Industry 4.0—listening, learning, and exchanging ideas around digital transformation, OT, and data-driven manufacturing.

Key Takeaways:

AI and Governance: During the AI breakout session, our team contributed to an important discussion on managing the risks of AI “hallucinations” in applications such as recipe authoring and other highly regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals. The conversation shifted from hype to reality, emphasizing the need for governance, validation, and trust as AI becomes more embedded in production systems.

Digital Twins and Knowledge Models: In conversations with academic leaders advancing digital engineering research, we explored how ontology is shaping the future of digital twins and AI-driven manufacturing systems—moving from simple models to systems that can reason, learn, and adapt. These exchanges point toward a more connected and intelligent manufacturing future.

Collaboration Across the Ecosystem: Manufacturing Day offered an opportunity to reconnect with technology partners driving progress in automation and AI-enabled operations across New Jersey. The growing collaboration between industry, academia, and solution providers continues to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem.

Manufacturing Day reaffirmed what we value most: innovation grounded in practicality, collaboration, and trust. Continua is proud to be part of New Jersey’s growing digital manufacturing ecosystem—helping manufacturers bridge the gap between operations and intelligence.

If you’d like to continue the conversation, connect with the Continua team. Together, we can turn digital insight into lasting value.