MI2 InnoSearch 2025 Solutions Search Winner: VISIA

The MI2 InnoSearch 2025 Solutions Search launched earlier this year to connect industry problems with innovative solutions! At the Kentucky Industry Conference, the finalists from both categories, problems and solutions, pitched to panel of judges.

We’re proud to announce VISIA as the InnoSearch 2025 Solutions Search Winner.

VISIA’s work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Three forces shaping the future of the metals industry. Their platform uses AI-driven material intelligence to help manufacturers make better use of scrap, byproducts, and recycled inputs in real time. In an industry where efficiency, cost control, and material availability are increasingly critical, VISIA offers a solution that is both timely and transformative.

At its core, VISIA evaluates material properties and connects underutilized byproducts or scrap with viable reuse opportunities across the supply chain. By improving real-time visibility, manufacturers can reduce waste, source more locally, and build stronger circular material flows. That means less material leaving the system as waste—and more value staying within regional manufacturing networks.

For MI2, this approach strongly aligns with our mission. Kentucky’s metals industry thrives when innovation supports collaboration, resilience, and workforce sustainability. VISIA’s platform doesn’t just improve sustainability metrics, it strengthens supply chains, supports smarter sourcing decisions, and helps manufacturers respond faster to changing market conditions. These are the kinds of solutions that keep the industry competitive long-term.

What stood out to the InnoSearch judges was VISIA’s ability to bridge technology and real-world application. This isn’t theoretical innovation, it’s a tool manufacturers can use now to make better decisions, reduce costs, and unlock value from materials already in their systems. As manufacturers face increasing pressure around material availability, environmental impact, and operational efficiency, VISIA offers a clear, scalable path forward.

Winning the InnoSearch 2025 Solutions Search is just the beginning. As VISIA continues to grow and deploy its platform, we’re excited to watch their success and the ripple effects it can create across Kentucky and beyond. Their work exemplifies how smart technology, when paired with industry collaboration, can drive meaningful progress.

Congratulations to VISIA on this well-deserved recognition. MI2 looks forward to supporting their journey and sharing in the impact ahead as they help redefine how manufacturers think about materials, waste, and opportunity.

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