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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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Taking a different approach to DCS upgrades

Control Engineering

Embracing concepts and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and smart manufacturing can help. They also need improved supply chain management to ensure better product quality and more stable/reliable product supply, and they need to reach target yields faster.

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Comment: Why technological transformation mattersĀ in manufacturing

E&T

The nature of the factory floor and supply chains continues to evolve, hailing a new era of efficiency and agility driven by automation, data analytics, and interconnected systems. Innovative technologies have the potential to revolutionise every aspect of the value chain.

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Critical Manufacturing at Hannover Messe 2023: Expect More From Your MES

i4.0 today

It provides complete, real-time visibility across global manufacturing operations, including the wider supply chain. It is designed for complete integration with new devices and legacy systems, enabling manufacturers to navigate the pathway to smart manufacturing at a pace that suits their business model.

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Havellsā€™ partnership with Dassault SystĆØmes to Boost the Productivity and Operational Efficiency of Its Factories.

Dinesh Mishra

Real-time analytics reduce supply chain disruptions and raise equipment efficiencies. With ā€˜Make in Indiaā€™ as the key strategy, Havells expanded its manufacturing capacity last year and continues to focus on automation and operational efficiency. ā€œAs Havells has always been the front runner for Industry 4.0

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The Positive Impacts of Blockchain in the Manufacturing Industry

ATS

Blockchain in the manufacturing industry, for example, offers numerous benefits, from supply chain monitoring to track and trace applications and beyond. In this article, we will explore what exactly blockchain is and how it can apply to manufacturing and industrial applications.

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Smart Shop Floors & Shop Floor Automation

ATS

This feedback is critical to the smart floor, enabling decentralized, nimble decision-making. Data software enables the storage and analysis of equipment performance data, establishing data-backed benchmarks for acceptable performance and enabling early alert of potential issues.