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How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising Industry 4.0

Factory Worx

paradigm and how manufacturers are already applying this effective technique to boost productivity, enhance quality, and better manage supply chains. Why Do You Need AI Manufacturing? Market adaptation / Supply chain The Industry 4.0 Why is Continuous Improvement Necessary for the Manufacturing Industry?

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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

i4.0 today

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. Even regulatory authorities have had to become more digital.

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The Rapid Transformation of the Machinery Industry: Automation, Alliances, and Accelerated Growth

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Today’s business landscape is more susceptible to supply chain disruptions than ever before, leading all value chain participants — from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to Internet of Things (IoT) vendors — to focus on mitigating disruptions and consolidating supply networks.

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Precision ADM partners with Tecomet

Canadian Manufacturing

More specifically, the companies anticipate the partnership will allow for the following: Expansion of Precision ADM’s Advanced Digital Manufacturing (ADM ) proprietary set of processes, which has reportedly produced millions of additive manufactured implants and instruments in the medical market.

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Top 16 Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Execution system (MES)

Factory Worx

MES transforms a collection of diverse operations into a well-oiled, digitally transformed machine when applied as part of an Industry 4.0 What is MES in supply chain management? Why is Continuous Improvement Necessary for the Manufacturing Industry? Why an MES solution Is Critical for Food Manufacturers?.

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Why Do Factories Need a Digital-Ready Infrastructure?

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Digital transformation cranks up efficiency by connecting every extremity of the supply chain for total visibility. Digitally savvy manufacturers increase agility by connecting machines for predictive maintenance, resulting in fewer unplanned outages, improved quality and greater yield.

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Metal Additive Manufacturing is an Untapped Market Innovation

Fabricating & Metal Work

Most people have heard of metal additive manufacturing (AM) and have probably seen a 3D printed part or two, but what they may not realize that the ability to create complex components with computer-aided design (CAD) programs or object scans can affect production much more than at the beginning of the value chain.