I.T.

Not enough is currently being done to create and nurture the talents required to create a pool of data scientists.

Leadership & Strategy

How data offers manufacturers a competitive edge

The substantial investment in digitalisation will support the exploration of new business models, solutions and services for customer, alongside upskilling and training staff – image courtesy of Evonik.

Digital Transformation

Speciality chemical firm pours €100m into digitalisation

Manufacturers are urged to consider the ways in which data can help them remain innovative and ahead of a challenging marketplace. This could include predictive maintenance.

Smart Factory

Preparing for an AI future with predictive maintenance

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Digital Transformation

Govt announces £1bn to boost digital infrastructure

IoT

Volkswagen - “All employees have access to all existing VR elements as well as existing knowledge via the platform." - image courtesy of Volkswagen Group.

Digital Transformation

Volkswagen is backing VR for manufacturing across borders

How bees see colour. A macro view of the head of a bee showing its compound eyes and its three ocelli on the top of its head - stock image courtesy of APS.

Innovation

Bees’ colour perception may deliver evolutionary jump in camera and sensor technology

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Leadership & Strategy

Autodesk names new president & CEO

IR4 technologies enable iron and steel manufacturers to boost performance and gather data for improving production - image in courtesy of Pixabay

Digital Transformation

New system to drive metal manufacturer’s digital transformation

Industry 4.0 concept, smart factory with icon flow automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.

Digital Transformation

The future of PLM: creating the “Things” for the Internet of Things

IoT

B2C technology is increasingly being incorportated into B2B commerce and manufacturers are urged not to miss the opportunity - image courtesy of APS.

Innovation

Tech experts urge manufacturers to adopt common B2C technology to avoid disappointing customers

The cloud has opened up better and more efficient software access for packages such as PLM., CAD, ERP and more - image courtesy of APS stock image.

Innovation

RAB Lighting locates PLM without the IT burden