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Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards US 2025: Nominees

See our list of 2025 nominated companies across the categories

Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation

Most Innovative IoT Solution

Augury – Machine Health IoT
General Electric (GE) – Predix Platform
NVIDIA – Omniverse & Edge AI
PTC – ThingWorx Platform
Rockwell Automation – FactoryTalk
Schneider Electric – EcoStruxure
Siemens – MindSphere & Industrial Edge
Uptake Technologies – Uptake Platform

Most Innovative Big Data & Analytics Solution

Alteryx – Alteryx Designer
Cloudera – Cloudera Data Platform
Databricks – Databricks Lakehouse Platform
Microsoft – Azure Synapse Analytics
Palantir Technologies – Palantir Foundry
SAS Institute – SAS Analytics Platform
TIBCO Software – TIBCO Spotfire

Most Innovative AI Solution

Amazon Web Services – AWS SageMaker
C3 AI – C3 AI Suite
Cognex – In-Sight Vision Systems
Mithryl – Anvil AI
NVIDIA – NVIDIA Omniverse
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9100 Processor
Sight Machine – Manufacturing Data Platform
Squint – Manufacturing Intelligence Platform
Uptake Technologies – Uptake Fusion
Wrike – Wrike CoPilot

Most Innovative Robotics Solution

ABB Robotics – ABB Industrial Robots
Boston Dynamics – Spot Robot
Cimcorp – Dream Factory
KUKA Robotics – KUKA Industrial Robots
Omron Robotics – Omron Mobile Robots
Rethink Robotics – Baxter Collaborative Robot
Stäubli – TX2series / Robotics Suite
Universal Robots – UR Collaborative Robots
Yaskawa Motoman – Motoman Industrial Robots

Most Innovative Automation Solution

Beckhoff Automation – TwinCAT Automation Software
Cimcorp – Dream Factory
GE Digital – Proficy Manufacturing Suite
Rockwell Automation – PlantPAx DCS
Schneider Electric – EcoStruxure Automation
Siemens – SIMATIC Automation Platform

Most Innovative Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Solution

Apprentice.io – Apprentice VR Training
Immersive Factory – Immersive Factory Platform
Magic Leap – Magic Leap 2
Microsoft – HoloLens Industrial
PTC – Vuforia AR Platform
Squint – Manufacturing Intelligence Platform
Unity Technologies – Unity Industrial Collection
Varjo – Varjo Aero VR

Most Innovative Additive Manufacturing Solution

3D Systems – Production 3D Printers
Carbon – Carbon DLS Platform
Desktop Metal – Production System
EOS – EOS Metal 3D Printing
Formlabs – Form 3L Industrial
HP – HP Multi Jet Fusion
Markforged – Digital Forge Platform
QuesTek Innovations – ICMD® Materials Design & Engineering Platform

Most Innovative Cloud Computing Solution

IBM – IBM Cloud for Manufacturing
Infor – Infor CloudSuite Industrial
Microsoft – Azure Manufacturing
Oracle – Oracle Manufacturing Cloud
QuesTek Innovations – ICMD® Materials Design & Engineering Platform
Salesforce – Manufacturing Cloud
SAP – SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Workday – Workday Manufacturing

Most Innovative Digital Twin Solution

Ansys – Ansys Twin Builder
Autodesk – Autodesk Forge
Dassault Systèmes – 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
General Electric – GE Digital Twin
NVIDIA – NVIDIA Omniverse
PTC – ThingWorx Navigate
QuesTek Innovations – ICMD® Materials Design & Engineering Platform
Siemens – Siemens Xcelerator

Most Innovative Digital Transformation Solution

Accenture – Accenture Industry X
Mastercam – CAM suite
KPMG – KPMG Connected Enterprise
McKinsey & Company – McKinsey Digital Factory
Onapsis – The Onapsis Platform
PwC – PwC Digital Factory

Most Innovative Cybersecurity Solution

Fortinet – Security Fabric
Honeywell – Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity
Nozomi Networks – Nozomi Networks Platform
Palo Alto Networks – Prisma Cloud Industrial
Stellar Cyber – Open XDR
Tenable – Tenable OT Security / Tenable One

Most Innovative Logistics & Warehouse Automation Solution

Daifuku – Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Dematic – Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems
Honeywell Intelligrated – Warehouse Control Systems
Knapp – Pick-it-Easy Robot
Locus Robotics – LocusBot AMR
Swisslog – AutoStore System
Symbotic – AI-Powered Warehouse Automation

Most Innovative Reshoring & Domestic Supply Chain Enablement Solution

Accenture – Supply Chain Consulting
AlixPartners – Supply Chain Transformation
Boston Consulting Group – Operations Excellence
Kearney – Reshoring Advisory Services
McKinsey & Company – Manufacturing Strategy
Reshoring Institute – Supply Chain Mapping

Most Innovative Use of Reverse Engineering

Artec 3D – Artec Leo Scanner
CAD Reprographics – Reverse Engineering Services
Creaform – HandySCAN 3D
Direct Dimensions – 3D Scanning Services
FARO Technologies – FARO Arm Scanners
GOM Metrology – ATOS ScanBox
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence – ROMER Absolute Arm
Polyga – FlexScan3D
Shining 3D – EinScan Pro Series
Solid State Disks Ltd – SCSIFlash

Most Innovative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution

Aras – Aras Innovator
Arena Solutions – Arena PLM
Autodesk – Autodesk Vault
Dassault Systèmes – SOLIDWORKS PLM
Infor – Infor PLM Discrete
Oracle – Oracle Agile PLM
SAP – SAP PLM
Siemens – Teamcenter PLM

Most Innovative Edge Computing Solution

Advantech – WebAccess/SCADA Edge
Amazon Web Services – AWS IoT Greengrass
Cisco – Cisco IOx Platform
Dell Technologies – Dell Edge Gateway
HPE – HPE Edgeline Systems
Intel – Intel Edge Controls
Microsoft – Azure IoT Edge
NVIDIA – NVIDIA EGX Platform
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Qualcomm AI On-Prem Appliance Solution
Red Hat – Red Hat Device Edge

Manufacturing Operations

Most Innovative SCADA Solution

Advantech – WebAccess SCADA
Emerson – DeltaV Operate
GE Digital – iFIX SCADA
Honeywell – Experion Station
Inductive Automation – Ignition SCADA
Rockwell Automation – FactoryTalk View
Schneider Electric – Vijeo Citect

Most Innovative Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization Solution

Dallan S.p.A. – New Dallan Full Electric 120
Flow-Eze Company – On-Site Printing Services
Gemba Academy – Gemba Academy Platform
Kaizen Institute – Kaizen Platform
Lean Methods Group – LeanDNA
OptiProERP – OptiProERP Manufacturing
Simio – Simio Simulation

Most Innovative Production Planning & Scheduling Solution

Asprova – Asprova APS
Bailey International – Hydraulic and Electronic Components
Demand Solutions – Demand Solutions DSX
PlanetTogether – PlanetTogether APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling)
Preactor – Preactor APS
Quintiq – Quintiq Planning Platform
Realtime Robotics – Resolver
SAP – SAP Production Planning

Most Innovative Inventory Management & Optimization Solution

Cin7 – Cin7 Manufacturing
ECI Software – E2 Manufacturing
Fishbowl – Fishbowl Manufacturing
inFlow Inventory – inFlow Manufacturing
IQMS – IQMS EnterpriseIQ
Katana MRP – Katana Manufacturing
MRPeasy – MRPeasy Manufacturing
NetSuite – NetSuite Inventory Management

Most Innovative Quality Control & Assurance Solution

Bailey International – Hydraulic and electronic components
DataLyzer – DataLyzer Spectrum
Elementary – Automated inspection system for quality control
Elevate, an Uptima Division – Elle AI
MasterControl – MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Minitab – Minitab Statistical Software
MSI Viking – Precision Assurance Ecosystem powered by Hexagon Metrology
Pilgrim Quality Solutions – WinSPC
QT9 Software – QT9 QMS
Quality-One International – Q1 Quality Management

Most Innovative Predictive Maintenance Solution

Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS)
Augury – Machine Health Solutions
Avathon – SparkPredict
C3 AI – C3 AI Predictive Maintenance
Datch – TBC
GE Digital – Predix APM
Honeywell – Honeywell Forge
IBM – IBM Maximo
Schneider Electric – EcoStruxure Asset Advisor

Most Innovative 5G and Advanced Connectivity Solution

AT&T Business – 5G Manufacturing Solutions
Cisco – Industrial Networking
Ericsson – 5G Smart Factory Solutions
Nokia – Industrial IoT Connectivity
Qualcomm – 5G Industrial Platforms
T-Mobile for Business – 5G Network Solutions
Verizon Business – 5G Edge Computing

Most Innovative Machine Tool Solution

DMG MORI – 5-Axis Machining Centers
Doosan Machine Tools – Turning Centers
Edgewater Automation – High-speed assembly automation system
Haas Automation – CNC Machining Centers
Hurco – CNC Controls & Software
Makino – Precision Machining Centers
Mazak – Multi-Tasking Machines
Okuma – Intelligent Machine Tools

Most Innovative ERP Solution

Acumatica – Acumatica Cloud ERP
Epicor – Epicor ERP
IFS – IFS Cloud
Infor – Infor CloudSuite Industrial
Microsoft – Dynamics 365 Business Central
NetSuite – NetSuite Manufacturing
Oracle – Oracle Cloud ERP
SAP – SAP S/4HANA

Most Innovative Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Bailey International – Hydraulic and electronic components
iBASEt – Solumina iSeries / Digital Operations Suite
Parsec (TrakSYS) – TrakSYS™
Pyramid Solutions – IntelliWORKS MES
Rockwell Automation – FactoryTalk ProductionCentre
Sepasoft – Sepasoft MES
ShopVue (Cai Software) – ShopVue MES
Siemens – Opcenter MES

Most Innovative Master Data Management (MDM) Platform

IBM – IBM InfoSphere MDM
Informatica – Informatica MDM
Oracle – Oracle Enterprise Data Management
Pimcore – Pimcore
Profisee – Profisee MDM
Reltio – Reltio Connected Customer 360
SAP – SAP Master Data Governance
TIBCO – TIBCO EBX

Most Innovative Document Management Solution

DocuWare – DocuWare Cloud
Revver Docs – eFileCabinet
Elevate, an Uptima Division – Elle AI
Laserfiche – Laserfiche Cloud
M-Files – M-Files DMS
OpenText – OpenText Content Suite
Synergis Software – Adept
Tungsten Automation – TotalAgility

Most Innovative Solution for Industrial Process Automation

ABB – ABB Robotics
ATS Corporation – ATS Automation
B&R Industrial Automation – APROL
Emerson – Plantweb Digital Ecosystem
Rockwell Automation – PlantPAx
Schneider Electric – EcoStruxure Automation Expert
Siemens – Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal
Trihedral Engineering – VTScada

Most Innovative Workforce Training & Upskilling Solution

Amatrol – Interactive Technical Learning Systems
Amazon – Amazon Career Choice
Cognizant – Cognizant Digital Training
Coursera – Coursera for Business
Elevate, an Uptima Division – Elle AI
Hexion
Mastercam – Learning Edition
Mastercard – AI Talent Management Platform
Pluralsight – Pluralsight Skills

Most Innovative Safety & Ergonomic Solution

3M – 3M Safety Products
ErgoPlus – ErgoPlus System
Humantech – Humantech Ergonomics Software
Kinetica Labs – Kinetica Labs Platform
Staubli – QMC 123
Staubli – SMI 209
VelocityEHS – VelocityEHS Ergonomics

Sustainable Manufacturing

Most Innovative Energy Management Solution

ABB – ABB Ability Energy Manager
Emerson – Emerson Energy Solutions
EnerNOC – EnerNOC Energy Intelligence
GridPoint – GridPoint Energy Manager
Honeywell – Honeywell Energy Manager
Johnson Controls – Metasys Energy Management
Rockwell Automation – FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix
Schneider Electric – EcoStruxure Energy
Siemens – Siemens Energy Management

Most Innovative Renewables Integration Solution

ABB – Power Conversion Systems
CIMtech Green Energy – Portable Hydrogen Generators & Electrolyzer Devices
Eaton – Power Management Solutions
General Electric – Renewable Energy Solutions
Plastic Bank – Social Plastic
Rockwell Automation – Industrial Energy Management
Schneider Electric – Grid Integration Solutions
Siemens Gamesa – Wind Turbine Systems
Tesla – Energy Storage Systems

Most Innovative Energy Storage Solution

Niveau up – eXtreme Fast-Charging (XFC) Batteries
FREYR Battery – 24M Technologies SemiSolid Platform
QuantumScape – QSE-5 Solid-State Battery
Romeo Power (Nikola) – Nikola Battery Packs
SES AI (Solid Energy Systems) – Hybrid Li-Metal Battery / Apollo
Solid Power – All-Solid-State Battery Cell Technology
Tesla – 4680 Cell

Most Innovative Plant Recycling & Waste Valorization Solution

Clean Harbors – Hazardous Waste Treatment
Republic Services – Sustainable Waste Solutions
Stericycle – Regulated Waste Management
Veolia – Industrial Waste Management
Waste Management – Industrial Recycling Services

Most Innovative Solution for Waste Reduction

3M – Pollution Prevention Products
DuPont – Sustainable Materials
Emerson – Process Optimization
Honeywell – Process Efficiency Solutions
Johnson Controls – Building Efficiency
Mastercam – Learning Edition

Most Innovative Circular Economy Solution

Caterpillar – Remanufacturing Programs
Dell Technologies – Closed Loop Recycling
HP Inc – Planet Partners Program
Interface Inc – Carbon Negative Flooring
Patagonia – Worn Wear Program
Plastic Bank – Social Plastic

Most Innovative Provider of Sustainable Materials

BASF – Sustainable Chemical Solutions
Björneborg Steel AB
CiCLO® Technologies – CiCLO® Technology
Covestro – Bio-Based Materials
Dow – Circular Plastics
Eastman – Molecular Recycling
LyondellBasell – Advanced Recycling
Plastic Bank – Social Plastic

Most Innovative Sustainable Packaging Solution

Amcor – Recyclable Packaging
Crown Holdings – Infinitely Recyclable Packaging
Flow-Eze Company
International Paper – Renewable Packaging
Sealed Air – Sustainable Packaging Systems
WestRock – Circular Packaging Solutions
Plastic Bank – Social Plastic

Most Innovative Water Management & Stewardship Solution

Ecolab – Water Management Services
Evoqua Water Technologies – Industrial Water Treatment
Pentair – Water Solutions
Veolia Water Technologies – Process Water Treatment
Xylem – Water Treatment Systems

Most Innovative Carbon Capture & Reduction Technology

Carbfix – Carbon Storage Solutions
Carbon Engineering – Direct Air Capture
Climeworks – Direct Air Capture
Global Thermostat – Carbon Capture Technology
Heirloom – Carbon Removal Technology

Most Innovative Supply Chain Sustainability Solution

Accenture – Supply Chain Sustainability
IBM – Supply Chain Intelligence
Microsoft – Sustainability Cloud
Oracle – Supply Chain Management Cloud
Plastic Bank – Social Plastic
SAP – Sustainability Solutions

Supply Chain Management

Most Innovative Supply Chain Workflow Simulation & Optimization Solution

AnyLogic – Supply Chain Simulation
Arena Simulation – Process Modeling
Blue Yonder
FlexSim – 3D Simulation Software
Plant Simulation – Digital Manufacturing
Simio – Simulation & Scheduling

Most Innovative Procurement Management Solution

Coupa – Spend Management
GEP – Procurement Technology
Jaggaer – Procurement Software
Oracle Procurement Cloud – Source-to-Pay Solutions
SAP Ariba – Procurement Solutions

Most Innovative Demand Forecasting & Planning Solution

Blue Yonder – Demand Planning
Kinaxis RapidResponse – Supply Chain Planning
Logility – Demand Planning Solutions
Oracle Demand Management – Demand Sensing
SAP Integrated Business Planning – Demand Planning

Most Innovative Solution for Managing Supplier Relations & Collaboration

Ariba Network – Supplier Collaboration
Basware – Supplier Network
Ivalua – Supplier Management
Scout RFP – Supplier Sourcing
SugarCRM – SugarCRM
Zycus – Supplier Relationship Management

Most Innovative Supply Chain Optimization Solution

Blue Yonder – Blue Yonder Supply Chain
Coupa – Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru
E2open – E2open Connected Supply Chain Platform
Kinaxis – RapidResponse
Logility – Logility Digital Supply Chain
o9 Solutions – o9 Digital Brain
Oracle – Oracle Supply Chain Management
SAP – SAP Integrated Business Planning

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