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Manufacturing, global economy: Mild 2024 recession

Control Engineering

Offset a mile recession in 2024 and depression in 2030 in part with manufacturing automation. Be prepared: Companies have the opportunity to pull ahead and improve automation and efficiency in operations and reduce supply chain bottlenecks. Manufacturing economy insights. Manufacturers need to prepare for 2030.

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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

insights Easier traceability results from advances in technologies such as machine vision combining with the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to make manufacturing more flexible. Manufacturers want to know where a product is located within the wider production or distribution context. Traceability 4.0 Industry 4.0

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How to organize, protect and apply big data in automation

Control Engineering

Big data insights Big data and analytics tools can help manufacturers analyze vast amounts of data and make better decisions about their operations. Manufacturers can improve the customer experience and satisfaction while also achieving better product production through shorter innovation cycles. What is big data?