The Current State of Network Monitoring in Manufacturing Imagine a sprawling manufacturing plant where a single network glitch can halt production lines, costing thousands of dollars per minute in downtime, a scenario all too common in an industry heavily reliant on interconnected systems yet still
I'm thrilled to sit down with Kwame Zaire, a renowned expert in manufacturing with a deep focus on electronics, equipment, and production management. Kwame is a thought leader in predictive maintenance, quality control, and safety, making him the perfect person to discuss the growing influence of
Imagine a world where industrial equipment failures are anticipated and prevented long before they disrupt operations, saving billions in downtime costs and boosting efficiency across various sectors. The predictive maintenance market is turning this vision into reality, leveraging cutting-edge
In an era where global trade policies are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, tariffs have emerged as a double-edged sword, revealing both vulnerabilities and opportunities within the manufacturing sector, while driving up production costs and disrupting supply chains. These trade
In recent times, a notable surge in investments toward U.S. manufacturing has captured the attention of industry leaders, driven largely by tariff pressures introduced under the Trump administration and the resulting disruptions in global supply chains. This shift toward reshoring—bringing
In a striking turn of events, the momentum of reshoring—bringing manufacturing back to American soil—has hit a significant roadblock in 2024, casting doubts on the sustainability of a trend that once seemed unstoppable. After years of robust growth driven by geopolitical shifts and a push for
