May 1, 2023
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsSmart Manufacturing is a generic term being frequently used to describe the use of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and automation to optimize manufacturing processes. This advanced manufacturing approach aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, […]
September 26, 2022
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsManufacturing industry is on the verge of a data‑driven revolution. Companies are collaborating in hyperconnected value networks, using data‑and‑analytics applications to drive productivity, develop new customer experiences and improve the societal and environmental impact of companies. This technological advance has […]
November 15, 2021
Via: Metrology and Quality News“The ultimate purpose of collecting data is to provide a basis for action or a recommendation.” W. Edwards Deming The words of the great Deming are truer than ever in the Industry 4.0 paradigm, where data is the biggest driving […]
February 24, 2021
Via: Industry TodaySmart products are more popular than ever. From smart watches to smart security systems, consumers have embraced these interconnected products that seamlessly deliver a variety of functions and capabilities, all customizable based on the data these devices capture about user […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
November 9, 2020
Via: ASD NewsBig Data and Blockchain will be the new technologies that will make possible the digital transformation of the headquarters Production and Maintenance center, specialized in defense and aeronautics. The Production and Maintenance Center will have a platform interconnected with all […]
February 27, 2020
Via: Manufacturing TomorrowSmarter sensors are gathering data and are able to transmit bigger amounts at faster speeds. Also, as sensors and devices are getting more intelligent, they can be programmed to make decisions on the spot (Edge Computing) vs. sending data to […]
February 22, 2019
Via: Manufacturing GlobalBy applying lean tools and techniques and empowering the shop floor we have seen real improvements in manufacturing performance. However, with the rise of the connected and integrated shop floor we are now seeing a new revolution in factory productivity. […]
September 13, 2018
Via: AberdeenThe most cutting-edge technologies in the world of analytics and business intelligence (BI) — things like predictive analytics, machine learning, and IoT analytics — all have critical use cases in the rapidly-evolving manufacturing industry. We constantly hear about the sophisticated […]
January 29, 2018
Via: Industry WeekThe automotive industry is no stranger to big data. For decades automakers have collected and analyzed data from warranty claims, maintenance reports and increasingly smarter, more connected vehicles to improve consumer experience, dealership performance and vehicle quality. While these activities […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
November 6, 2017
Via: ForbesThe connected car of today generates data from at least 200 different sensors within the vehicle and can profile everything from your location to driving habits. It can also monitor the use of vehicle features such as the temperature in […]
April 13, 2017
Via: Penn EnergySiemens has officially opened the doors of a new service center in Geismar, Louisiana, devoted to serving the region’s oil and gas and energy industry, and related markets. Judy Marks, CEO for Siemens USA and Executive Vice President for New […]
January 26, 2017
Via: Manufacturing GlobalMobile, social, analytics, cloud, the Internet of Things, nanotechnology, 3D printing and more – manufacturers are facing a barrage of information about how new disruptive technologies will change the face of their industry. But for manufacturers to embrace these technologies, […]
November 23, 2016
Via: Manufacturing GlobalMass production, increased efficiency, improved cost savings, and optimized bottom lines: those have been the hallmarks of success for the manufacturing industry over the last few decades. But today, in our connected world, that’s changing. It’s no longer about delivering product […]
November 4, 2016
Via: Manufacturing GlobalBritain’s manufacturing sector has just posted its strongest growth in over two years. Latest figures show that export orders have increased at their fastest rate since January 2014 and factories have also taken on more workers, with employment rising for […]
August 10, 2016
Via: Automation WorldManufacturers are facing a barrage of information about how new disruptive technologies will change the face of their industry. But for manufacturers to embrace these technologies—such as mobile, social, analytics, cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT)—they must have a […]
July 7, 2016
Via: Manufacturing MattersCan government-backed initiatives help manufacturers learn their new roles? The formation of the ninth manufacturing hub was announced recently by the Obama administration. The series of government-backed initiatives was intended to inject manufacturing with a much-needed dose of adrenalin. While […]
May 13, 2016
Via: Manufacturing TransformationThere’s an old saying, “The tail wags the dog.” It refers to any situation where a secondary offshoot of the main operation ends up taking control. Broadly, it can mean a shifting of the power base: the servant becomes the […]
December 28, 2015
Via: Industry WeekConnectivity to the cloud is expanding manufacturing, capturing every step of the production process from the machines, people, tools and materials on the plant floor. Today, new tools are evolving to help manufacturers tackle some of the biggest challenges they […]