Good morning! We're focusing on saving energy this month, and senior reporter Bruce Geiselman has an illuminating interview with Matt Flanigan of APenergy, who not only points out improvements you can make, but also notes that incentive programs could pick up the tab. Win-win, right?

We also have a new AI-powered feature for Conair's ResinWorks drying system; news from Stork IMM about a new UK office; and a report from our colleages at IndustryWeek about how AI can benefit even small manufacturers. If you missed any of our top stories from last month, we've rounded them up for you.

Finally, have you filled out our survey yet? Click on the link below and tell us about your investment plans for next year, so we can cover what you need to know.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor