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 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 ...

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 ...

Digital transformation and modern manufacturing are constantly evolving amid global uncertainty and changing customer needs. Many business leaders are recognizing the value of Industry 4.0 ...

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Growing adoption of breakthrough technologies is changing industry operations across the globe. Smart factories, with obvious financial benefits, are becoming the way for companies to effectively ...

Understanding the transformative potential of Industry 4.0 requires examining a number of technological advancements that have been underway for some time. From artificial intelligence and automation ...

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 ...

Doug Bonderud is an award-winning writer capable of bridging the gap between complex and conversational across technology, innovation and the human condition. The manufacturing industry is in a state ...

A new transceiver for the single-drop communication interface IO-Link promises to boost factory floor efficiency and productivity by enabling seamless, bidirectional communication between sensors, ...

For many manufacturers, the path to building a smart factory can be overwhelming. To get started, manufacturers should view digital transformation as a journey that will transform the manufacturing ...