The Manufacturing Leadership Journal October 2021

Transformative Technologies

Manufacturing Leadership Journal

October 2021

Shell’s future vision is being fueled by sustainable innovation, data, and meaningful digitalization.

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Pedal to the Metal

2021 Transformative Technologies Survey: Manufacturers are trying harder to accelerate the adoption of M4.0 technologies, but a set of persistent challenges could slow them down.

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