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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. Control Engineering asked these questions and others about smart manufacturing and digital transformation to Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, and an industry expert on Industry 4.0 initiatives. Understand Industry 4.0

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Industry 4.0 assessment: Are you moving quickly enough?

Control Engineering

or sometimes “digital transformation,” these smart manufacturing initiatives bring physical and cyber systems together for greater performance, efficiency, sustainability, safety and competitive advantage. originated in 2011 — widely attributed to a German government strategy unveiled at that year’s Hannover Messe event.

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Leveraging food and beverage manufacturing with Industry 4.0

AU Manufacturing

was coined in Germany in 2011, referring to the fourth industrial revolution. It is the convergence of very specific technologies that have been implemented in manufacturing over the years. This means that they can see the supply chain history of any products and understand the impacts along the chain. .

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

As we embark on the second half of 2023, this second annual Manufacturing White Paper examines the business and legal considerations that continue to impact the industry and offers the perspectives and insights of attorneys with deep experience serving as trusted advisors to manufacturing companies.