Remove Artificial Intelligence Remove Discrete manufacturing Remove Industry 4.0 Remove Supply Chain
article thumbnail

IMTS emphasizes the importance of information

Control Engineering

There were several undercurrents running through the show such as the need for workers, growing demand for robotics and automation and reshoring’s impact on manufacturing. The rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0 The core difference is bringing it together and developing intelligent solutions.”.

article thumbnail

Automation is driving manufacturing growth and potential

Control Engineering

Automation is a $100 billion market compromised of robotics, software and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and hybrid markets that take advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Automation is driving economic growth, Industry 4.0. Automation is driving Industry 4.0,

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

Software-based artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance existing robots to deal with variances in real-time and give them needed flexibility on the plant floor. Artificial Intelligence Insights. Artificial intelligence (AI) being used to make robots smarter has been growing in popularity as both technologies get better.

article thumbnail

Hannover Messe 2023 Day One: Manufacturers emphasizing industrial transformation, flexibility

Control Engineering

Nevertheless, the show must go on and the theme of industrial transformation was very much prevalent for many companies. Automation remains a major priority for manufacturers looking to keep up with demand as labor woes continue to persist. So do supply chain challenges, though they aren’t as a big a problem as they were in 2022.