# Why AI, Cloud, and Data Are Reshaping Manufacturing

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Podcast: [The Smart Factory Podcast: Powered by Catalyst Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-factory-podcast-powered-by-catalyst-connection-7830112)
Published: 2026-04-13T14:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.catalystconnection.org/podcast/bob-evans-cloud-wars-ai-cloud-manufacturing
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## Resource

Bob Evans, founder of Cloud Wars, breaks down what the rapid acceleration of cloud and AI actually means for manufacturers on the ground.

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