April 22, 2020
Via: Manufacturing GlobalDefined as “a universe of intelligent products, processes and services that communicate with each other and with people over the Internet” by Accenture, the industrial internet of things (IoT) “promises to be the most transformative industrial revolution yet for manufacturers, […]
April 10, 2020
Via: Manufacturing GlobalFor many years, industrial companies were committed to implementing cloud technologies for business data but skeptical about putting their operational data there. But as increasing amounts of enterprise data across the organization are being securely and cheaply moved to cloud […]
November 4, 2019
Via: ReutersU.S. government funding in artificial intelligence has fallen short and the country needs to invest in research, train an AI-ready workforce and apply the technology to national security missions, an independent government-commissioned panel said in an interim report on Monday. […]
November 1, 2019
Via: PR NewswireAethlon Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEMD), a medical device technology company focused on developing products to diagnose and treat life and organ threatening diseases, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2019 and provided an update on […]
Industry Focus Areas, Workforce Development
October 17, 2019
Via: Industry WeekIn the 1936 satire Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin stars as a hapless factory worker tightening bolt after bolt after bolt of a large industrial machine until he is eventually pulled into—and run through—its gears.Bottom of Form However silly, Chaplin’s film […]
Industry Focus Areas, Workforce Development
December 20, 2018
Via: Manufacturing GlobalComputer systems, such as CRMs, can help you plan out your workload as efficiently as possible, while analytics allow you to judge what updates are needed and when. Technology is evolving across every business, allowing companies to become more productive […]
December 7, 2018
Via: Manufacturing Global10. Investment / funding for SMEs As established enterprises wrestle with becoming more innovative and agile, ‘buying in’ that mindset and approach will be an increasingly attractive option. For start-ups and SMEs, the benefit is being able to access funding […]
December 3, 2018
Via: Manufacturing GlobalThe ever-changing manufacturing industry requires flexibility and an open mind to face both the current challenges and those that the future brings. With the uncertainty of Brexit, this becomes more apparent as companies must reassess their financial management and adoption […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
October 9, 2018
Via: Automotive NewsEven if self-driving cars never make it to the streets in large numbers — or if they are deployed only in geofenced areas — the huge amount of money invested in the technology will have benefits that could improve all […]
September 27, 2018
Via: Manufacturing GlobalIt is expected that the new CHP at the Townsend Heat and Power Plant will cut the mill’s carbon footprint by at least 15%. In order to meet the ever-increasing demand in the UK and Ireland for lightweight containerboard, the […]
June 21, 2018
Via: Cisco BlogThere is no one size fits all view when it comes to manufacturing. Large, advanced plants are using a plethora of advanced manufacturing processes, robots and data as a core part of their operations. There are emerging startups who are […]
April 18, 2018
Via: MFRTechMetav, the Düsseldorf, Germany-based show that takes place biennially in February, faces the burden of occurring only a few months after the world’s biggest metalworking show, EMO Hannover, and a few months before world events such as AMB, the International […]
November 30, 2017
Via: Industry WeekSome mines in the next decade will run without humans and instead rely on robots, virtual models and sensors, according to Anglo American Plc. Anglo is betting on technology, such as computerized drills with “chiseling ability as good as a […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle, Process, R & D
November 14, 2017
Via: Automotive NewsSAN FRANCISCO — General Motors’ Maven car-sharing service has grown significantly since its launch in 2016, with help from a quiet partner that has made sure the service’s vehicles are always fueled, clean and road-ready. Now that partner, San Francisco […]
Industry Focus Areas, Workforce Development
October 13, 2017
Via: Industry WeekThere is no shortage of fear and hype around AI and automation replacing manufacturing jobs. But from my perspective, they do not eliminate jobs, but rather redistribute them. The loss of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. is a hotly debated […]
September 11, 2017
Via: Automation WorldSome of the latest technology is not only fun to use, it can also help to save your company significant time and money when it comes to your automation projects. The use of virtual reality (VR) and 3D modeling in […]
August 9, 2017
Via: Manufacturing GlobalThe wearables devices market is thriving, thanks to workers’ need for real-time data across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, construction, mining, retail, and healthcare. With IoT being widely used across these sectors, the implementation of wearables is the next technological […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle, Process, R & D
August 4, 2017
Via: Automotive NewsAutomakers, suppliers and startups are scrambling to develop technologies such as those needed for self-driving vehicles at a speed never seen before in the auto industry, says one financial veteran. “We have more than 50 ‘name’ companies that are working […]
August 4, 2017
Via: Cisco BlogHenry Ford wasn’t the first person to build a car. He was, however, a pioneer in creating the Model T, a car that was affordable for the average consumer. It took years to develop and prototype this model—and, at the […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
July 28, 2017
Via: Manufacturing GlobalWhile most of us would likely assume the link between VR and the aviation industry as an opportunity for consumers to soar like a bird through a virtual space, the aerospace industry is, in fact, capitalising on the technology in […]