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As Industry 4.0 accelerates, companies large and small must commit to building a culture where people feel free to create change; where technology isn’t something to fear, but something to embrace. In order to be successful in a digital world, companies at all levels must create a culture that embraces technology, fosters curiosity and creativity and encourages continuous experimentation and learning. This is the foundation for innovation.

Why Digital Manufacturing Models Struggle Without Operational Discipline

Digital manufacturing is moving fast, and that is not the problem. The real problem is what sits underneath it. A lot of companies are trying to modernize with newsystems, better data, and more...

Why Industrial Marketers Need to Build a New Consensus

Anyone who takes marketing seriously can tell you: it’s hard work. And perhaps nowhere is marketing harder than in industrial sectors, where sales cycles are long, technical buyers are highly...

How Manufacturers Should Use Trade Show Data in B2B Marketing

Trade shows remain one of the most effective channels for generating leads and networking in B2B contexts. They are the second most effective marketing tactic for lead generation, behind...

5 Principles for Unlocking Operational Resilience

Operational Technology is no longer an IT issue. It’s a business continuity mandate. As OT vulnerabilities and cyberattacks continue to escalate, the failure of security controls...

Manufacturing is in Its IP Era

When Taylor Swift re-recorded her early albums to reclaim ownership of her masters, she did more than make music history—she delivered a masterclass in intellectual property.  For years, the...

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