Microfactories are not just smaller replicas of mega-factories. They operate with radically different assumptions. Data is real-time and transient, not batch-processed. Production is modular, not ...

Manufacturing has always been shaped by waves of innovation. Rarely have we experienced a period as transformative as the ...

Countless major industries rely on plants and factories to produce required materials and products. In 2022, manufacturing accounted for 17.5% of global GDP, with the industry being responsible for ...

According to a Fortune Business Insights report, the global smart manufacturing market is projected to reach $998.99 billion by 2032. The exciting aspect about this growth is that it is not merely ...

A Durham-based project had a $285 million contract terminated by the federal government, according to a spokesperson. Smart USA Institute learned it was losing the federal funding on Dec. 10. The ...

Earlier this year, Apple launched its first Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit. The academy is designed to offer free training in “smart manufacturing” for small and medium businesses from around ...

The plastics manufacturing industry faces a critical challenge: attracting and retaining Gen Z workers while maintaining operational excellence in demanding production environments. As traditional ...

As manufacturing injuries remain high, facilities are turning to AI, smart sensors, predictive maintenance and wearables to detect hazards faster and prevent common production-floor incidents. The ...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the shift from conceptual smart manufacturing to real-world application, with Qisda chairman Peter Chen forecasting the debut of humanoid ...

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