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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. Control Engineering asked these questions and others about smart manufacturing and digital transformation to Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, and an industry expert on Industry 4.0 initiatives. Understand Industry 4.0

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Digital manufacturing, smart manufacturing, enable sustainability efforts

Control Engineering

ZF Group is using digitalization and smart manufacturing to meet sustainability goals, said Gabriel Gonzalez-Alanso, senior vice president, corporate production management, ZF Group, at the 2023 ARC Industry Forum, organized by ARC Industry Forum. We need to go fast.” Some plants lack certain skillsets and this will help, he suggested.

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Pack Expo Recap: Developing automation systems for facilities

Control Engineering

Automation insights Manufacturers at Pack Expo are focusing on delivering comprehensive yet user-friendly solutions, addressing challenges like the skills gap and high customer demand in the packaging and logistics industries.