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The sun rises over the Liverpool Exhibition Centre as Day 2 of the Expo kicks off. Image courtesy of the Manufacturer.

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Day 2 of the Smart Factory Expo gets going

Graham Cox from IBM explained how Watson can benefit manufacturers. Image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Digital Transformation

AI to form backbone of Industry 4.0

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram welcomed delegates to Liverpool and the co-located Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Smart Factory Expo & Leaders Conference kicks off in Liverpool

There are numerous benefits manufacturers can enjoy as a result of servitization, which can be achieved with the correct structures and processes in place.

The importance of servitization in manufacturing

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According to the study, optimism among industry executives for the potential of the Industrial Internet is striking.

Digital Transformation

80% believe IIoT to be transformational to their company

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The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo 2016 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer

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Smart Factory Expo: survival guide

IoT

Engineer undergoing training as part of his education - UK education system

Digital Transformation

Unplanned downtime affecting 82% of businesses

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Bosch will provide smart connected sensor devices, which enable IIoT customers to improve their overall equipment efficiency and safety.

Digital Transformation

How is the Industrial IoT transforming industry?

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Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

Employment levels within the manufacturing sector will increase by 0.8% between now and 2021 as a result of the increased utilisation of 4IR technology - image courtesy of irwinmitchell

Digital Transformation

‘4IR won’t have negative impact on employment levels’

Industrial Control Systems are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Steag

Industrial Data & AI

Manufacturers’ ICS at high risk of cyber attack