Good morning! We know you're probably tired of hearing about artificial intelligence, but it can be a real asset on the shop floor, and you risk being left behind if you don't explore ways to use it. The right approach to training is also essential, as today's lead story discusses. We're also featuring a new AI-based assistance system for injection molding.

IndustryWeek has a commentary from an immigration law specialist about snags in work authorizations and how it's affecting manufacturing. In case you missed our recent coverage of the immigrant workforce in plastics, we've included a link to a roundup. In the news, BMG announced multiple personnel moves.

Lynne Sherwin, editor