MTConnect Challenge 2 Now Open
Developing software that uses MTConnect to add more intelligence to the manufacturing process can win you $100,000.
We reported that the MTConnect Challenge 1 sought innovative ideas for applications using MTConnect, an open, royalty-free set of communications standards intended to foster greater interoperability between manufacturing equipment. The five winners, each awarded a $5,000 cash prize, were recently announced. Now the MTConnect Challenge 2 has been opened. This challenge is seeking the development of software applications that harness innovation and manufacturing intelligence using data acquired via MTConnect. First prize is $100,000. Click here for details.
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