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10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI

Fabricating & Metal Work

AI’s ability to learn from data in the ERP system and outside sources enables decision-makers to formulate deeper and more accurate predictions regarding customers, buying habits, inventory levels, markets, material purchasing and more. Supply Chain Management Supply chain disruptions can cause serious problems.

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Are you prepared for the future of manufacturing?

Control Engineering

Learn how data analytics can help operators to identify production bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation. Learn how robotics technologies can help navigate the labor shortage. Cybersecurity, analytics, MES/ERP integration and robotics are among the key trends shaping the industry’s future.

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Automation Fair 2023: Four advances in future automation technologies for industries

Control Engineering

When talking about artificial intelligence (AI) or robots or other automation, Perducat said, it’s not about removing people, but using technologies to help people do their jobs. The world is changing to meet supply chain demands, resource and sustainability needs, resiliency requirements, as well as people and workforce considerations.

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Economy in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities for European Industry in 2024

i4.0 today

Supply chains could also be interrupted or delayed, which could lead to bottlenecks in production and the fulfilment of customer orders. This is because higher energy costs can lead to an increase in total cost of ownership, forcing companies to raise their prices, seek efficiencies or explore alternative energy sources.

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Three fundamentals needed to rebuild Australia’s manufacturing sector

AU Manufacturing

It has become a top priority for manufacturers, with an IDC study showing that by the end of 2023, chronic worker shortages will prompt 60% of supply chain organisations to prioritise automation investments, resulting in productivity improvements of 20%.

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2023: The year ahead for automation market M&A, capital markets

Control Engineering

Automation market insights The global economy has gone through some challenges due to supply chain bottlenecks and other issues, which has led some to believe a mild recession might be on the horizon. Furthermore, the automation M&A market maintained a robust pace of activity, reflecting the industry’s resiliency and growth.

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AI’s revolutionary impact on industrial manufacturing

Control Engineering

We can improve throughput and eliminate the X-ray as a bottleneck by assessing which parts are at risk to fail and apply testing resources appropriately. Where testing is a bottleneck, this also increases overall throughput of the production line. Digital twins use AI to simulate a robotic cell or even an entire factory floor.