Fri.Apr 01, 2022

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NIST Awards Funding to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing for Microelectronics, Digital and Biomanufacturing

NIST Manufacturing

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a total of $1.2 million to four organizations to develop technology roadmaps aimed at strengthening U.S.

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Cognitive Computing In Manufacturing

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Share. Cognitive computing in manufacturing is a key technology underpinning the digital transformation of Industry 4.0 and the smart factory. As facilities increasingly adopt Industry 4.0 technology — smart sensors, 5G connectivity, edge computing capabilities, collaborative robots and more — they must ensure that they remain able to effectively use the data and analytics that they collect and generate.

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Smart Shop Floors & Shop Floor Automation

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Share. Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are technology-driven concepts that may manifest themselves in any number of practical applications and frameworks. The smart shop floor is one such “real-world” implementation of Industry 4.0 principles, taking shop floor automation to the next level by introducing advanced technology to yield a host of new and enhanced benefits: increased efficiency, more control over costs, faster decision-making and improved safety.

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Automotive Digital Transformation

ATS

Share. Digital transformation is impacting manufacturers across every industry, and automotive manufacturing is no exception. As the “Industry 4.0” era of manufacturing and automation begins to enter its period of maturity and wider adoption, automotive digital transformation is becoming a critical need for manufacturers — not only to enhance their operations, but also to maintain a competitive edge in the field.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.