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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 Improving machines and workers in manufacturing. If Industry 4.0

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How sensors enable smart factories and more efficient manufacturing

Control Engineering

Although some of these have started to get eased, 2023 is still expected to be a challenging year for the manufacturing industry with many transitions ahead. One of the most interesting transitions in manufacturing is the trend toward digital transformation. Digital transformation, along with Industry 4.0,