Business Operations
How Digital Manufacturing Creates Business Opportunities
January 6, 2023Digital manufacturing could create new revenue streams by 2030 through virtual collaboration, outcome-based services, blockchain traceability and e-manufacturing marketplaces, boosting competitiveness and customer value.
Top Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2022
January 4, 2023Manufacturers embraced AI, digital twins, collaborative robots, cybersecurity training and low-code tools in 2022, driving smarter operations, faster innovation and safer, more flexible production.
Sustainability Is a Top Manufacturer Priority, Survey Shows
December 21, 2022Manufacturers are making sustainability a top priority, with more executives pursuing companywide strategies, energy efficiency, renewables and net-zero goals. Survey respondents say sustainability is key to competitiveness and corporate responsibility.
Manufacturing in 2030 Megatrend: Ride the Power Curve
November 22, 2022Manufacturing’s 2030 digital future will depend on advances in electronics, computing, communications, software and cyber infrastructure, enabling more powerful automation, AI and connected operations.
Manufacturers Keep Pace with Technology Deployment
November 2, 2022Manufacturers are accelerating adoption of disruptive technologies, with 89% expecting faster uptake in the next two years. AI, digital twins and AR/VR lead investment plans, while blockchain and quantum computing draw little interest.
A Winning Formula at AB InBev
October 18, 2022AB InBev won Manufacturing Leadership Awards for AI, digital connectivity and operational excellence, then earned Large Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year by using smart algorithms to boost utilities performance and reliability.
What’s the Next Phase of Digital Evolution?
September 26, 2022Manufacturing’s 2030 outlook highlights data, demographics, sustainability and workforce challenges as key forces shaping competitiveness. The white paper says analytics, automation and digital tools can help manufacturers adapt and grow.
Lincoln Electric Tour Showcases Innovation
September 16, 2022MLC’s Lincoln Electric plant tour highlighted cutting-edge welding, 3D printing and automation technologies, plus workforce strategies to boost productivity and retention. Attendees left inspired to rethink their own operations.
Manufacturers Are Getting Tough on Cybersecurity
August 9, 2022Manufacturers are taking cybersecurity more seriously, with 62% now having formal plans and 58% using the NIST framework. But 79% expect more attacks next year as digital transformation raises the stakes.
