Smart factories represent an evolution from traditional manufacturing, transforming automated processes into fully digital, interconnected, and adaptive production ecosystems. Leveraging advanced ...

The Physical Foundation of Efficiency The realization of a smart factory begins with the physical capability to execute complex tasks without human intervention. CCIG has established its manufacturing ...

Many manufacturers struggle to fully leverage IIoT due to outdated data systems infrastructure with unreliable and hackable unsecure connectivity. Traditional networks typically lack the flexibility ...

The basics of industrial automation, smart factory, and Industry 4.0. The importance of power and connectivity in smart factories. The outcome of applying the lessons learned. Automation does not a ...

India’s auto component industry is entering a decisive phase in its manufacturing evolution, with Smart Factory initiatives ...

At this point, most manufacturers have at least started their journey toward a smart factory transformation. They are making investments in critical advanced technologies—cloud, edge computing, and 5G ...

Smart factories are not just the future—they’re the only way forward for midsize manufacturers determined to stay competitive and profitable. As global competition, labor shortages, and rising costs ...

The adoption of automation is one of the unexpected game-changers that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated in manufacturing. The impact is nowhere more robust than on the shop floor. Manufacturers ...

On October 1, 2021, National Manufacturing Day, Chattanooga celebrated the opening of its first Smart Factory Institute. Peak Performance Inc. is operating the institute in collaboration with the ...

The U.S. labor market continues to experience a shortage, with the economy adding only 194,000 jobs in September. This is a trend that has economists and analysts concerned, as prolonged workforce ...

The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade, is undergoing a significant transformation through the adoption of digitalization and smart shipping technologies. As the industry navigates the ...