by Industry Week | Jul 17, 2023 | Workforce
Despite the sometimes-breathless promises of artificial intelligence, manufacturing relies and will continue to rely on human laborers, who are—for now—still often more capable and less expensive than robots. But that doesn’t mean manufacturers should ignore the...
by Industry Week | Jun 15, 2023 | Innovation
The fourth industrial revolution is reshaping the manufacturing industry, bringing new opportunities and challenges for businesses to navigate.But for Industry 4.0 technologies to be meaningful in manufacturing, businesses must work across the value chain to drive...
by Industry Week | May 5, 2023 | 3D Printing
We’re all familiar with photos of Ford’s production lines in 1920. Would we recognize them today? As part of the broader Industry 4.0 trend, systems in many factories have modernized considerably in recent years. This digitization of the manufacturing sector...
by Industry Week | Apr 4, 2023 | Aerospace
Where should you begin your “digital transformation,” and how do you stay on track and measure success?Woodward Inc., a global manufacturer of energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment, recently implemented digital...
by Industry Week | Mar 28, 2023 | Manufacturing
When properly identified and diligently managed, capacity and utilization are the North Star for navigating a strategic growth plan.Without attention to and understanding of these two elements, operations and supply chain planning efforts will falter. Likewise, the...
