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Modern Manufacturing Expo To Showcase How Robotics and AI Can Turn Supply Chains Into ‘Value Chains’

Manufacturer's Monthly

KNAPP is determined to close the AI and robotics knowledge gap that exists within the Australian manufacturing sector, and the company plans to share the wealth of information it has gathered over the years as at the sponsored Smart Manufacturing Conference at the upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo on 20 September 2022.

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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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Investments in Gigafactories, coupled with Industry 5.0 Technologies, to Enable Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturers to Keep Pace with Electric Vehicle Boom

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Events like the pandemic, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and trade disagreements have exposed global supply chain vulnerabilities, while underlining the need for steady, uninterrupted component and raw material supplies. This is being accompanied by the realization that Industry 5.0 technologies.

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Comment: Why technological transformation matters in manufacturing

E&T

The nature of the factory floor and supply chains continues to evolve, hailing a new era of efficiency and agility driven by automation, data analytics, and interconnected systems. Innovative technologies have the potential to revolutionise every aspect of the value chain.

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New ARC hub to boost 2D materials manufacturing research

Manufacturer's Monthly

Many of them are leaders in establishing the growing graphene supply and value chain in Australia, and are well-known internationally. Their long-standing collaborations with universities, including with Monash University, has led to the creation of jobs in manufacturing and high-tech industries.

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What does it take to truly achieve smart manufacturing in Asia Pacific?

AU Manufacturing

However, the world’s manufacturing powerhouse is now at a critical inflection point. Ever-changing customer expectations and demand for faster time-to-market, coupled by soaring inflation, supply chain disruptions and production backlogs are putting a strain on the region’s production. Yet, there are two key barriers.

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The Top Growth Opportunities for IoT in 2023

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The main drivers for this expansion include the acceleration of automation processes, companies continuing their digital transformation journey, the recovery of value chains after the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rollout of 5G connectivity networks. IoT Beyond 2023: Key Forces Behind the Scale With 41.76