As Manufacturers Modernize, They Can't Drop the Ball on Cybersecurity
While the industry is working hard to modernize and improve operating efficiencies, technology improvements such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G connectivity also significantly expand the cyberattack surface.
Top Manufacturing Trends Looking Into 2025
The manufacturing industry thrives on competition. If you can keep up with the digital transformation, emerging technology, and workforce changes, you can leverage opportunities to boost operational efficiency and put competitors in your rearview mirror.
A Slow-Changing Industry in a Fast-Changing World: Manufacturing's Path to Survival
2024 showed us how many manufacturers are still stuck in the past, relying on legacy solutions while missing out on the real power of automation and advanced tech. Sure, some of the latest tools are still in their infancy, but waiting to embrace them is a mistake.
Creating the Perfect Thanksgiving Meal: Lessons in Production Planning, Scheduling, and the Connected Worker
Imagine preparing a Thanksgiving meal for a large family. Production planning is like deciding on the recipes, sourcing ingredients, and planning each step so everything aligns smoothly.
UK's Auto Factories Embrace the Advanced Robotics Revolution
The United Kingdom's automotive production sector is experiencing a fifth industrial revolution (5IR). Although the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) started just over one decade ago, the next generation of advanced robotics in manufacturing has already arrived.
Choosing Zero Trust Network Access Over Virtual Private Networks is a C-Suite Decision
PwC describes today as the "age of continuous reinvention" in its 27th Annual Global CEO Survey report. One of the most startling findings is that 45% of CEOs do not believe their company will be viable in 10 years if it stays on the current path.
Developing the Talent to Lead US Manufacturing Tomorrow Starts Today
Reshoring efforts, a wave of retirements, and advancements requiring new skill sets have coalesced to create labor shortages throughout the sector, prompting 65 percent of manufactuers to say that attracting and retaining talent is their primary business challenge.
How the US Election Could Shape Global Trade and M&A
With potential changes to trade policies and international partnerships, the global supply chain landscape could be redefined. For example, a Trump administration may lean into protectionist trade measures, aiming to reduce reliance on China.
Focus on Revitalizing American Manufacturing
The transition to a service economy has been rough, and many Americans feel they have fallen through a gap between insufficiently low-paying work and professional careers they can't access.
Automation in the food industry: How smart palletizing holds the key
You simply can't cut corners when it comes to operating in a clean and controlled environment in the food industry. In response to these challenges, automation is increasingly being adopted within the industry. Let's explore how it makes a difference.
How AIoT technologies drive manufacturing digitalization
AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) is playing a key role in this transformation, combining AI and IoT to enhance operations, safety, and productivity in factories.
U.S. Businesses at a Crossroads: Preparing for Success Post-2024 Presidential Election
The future likely holds significant changes for trade, taxes, and regulatory compliance. As a result, it's crucial U.S. businesses avoid making decisions contingent on election outcomes, and instead focus on resilience, agility, and growth.
Machine Learning Unlocks Predictive Maintenance for Manufacturer
With an accuracy rate of more than 99%, AI-aided predictive maintenance systems can greatly reduce costs and improve uptime for manufacturers.
How manufacturers can apply smart buildings technologies to decarbonize operations
Gianluca Cassanova at ABB Electrification's Smart Buildings, explains how the application of smart buildings technologies can help multiple industries close the gap on sustainable manufacturing, the circular economy and the goal of zero waste to landfill.
New Report Offers Manufacturers a Path to AI Maturity
Scaling AI beyond pilots to enterprise-wide adoption is particularly challenging for an industry still in the early stages of achieving digital maturity and dealing with supply chain dependencies, strict regulations, and other industry-specific challenges.
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