Welcome to a world where avatars simplify machine building

In the world of machine building, core components, and the ease with which it can be selected and installed, form a vital part of overall efficiency.  Thanks to the continued proliferation of Industry 5.0 and IIoT, machine builders are now benefiting from simplified...

How manufacturers can unlock the value of data to drive BI

Data forms the backbone of any manufacturing enterprise. With continuous supply chain disruptions, the allure of data and business intelligence (BI) is the ability to look deeper into production, performance, and efficiency. For today’s industries, the issue...

Augmented reality can impede the optimisation of production

Production workers instructed with augmented reality (AR) glasses can work much faster than colleagues instructed with analog methods. However, an international study shows that they are less capable of internalizing their tasks and of making suggestions to improve...

How to succeed with Industry 4.0

When it comes to technology investments, the factory floor and warehouse typically get the least attention – and yet they are critical to the operations and survival of any company. Brendan Cuthbertson, head of Commercial, Enterprise and Regional Public Sector...

How the manufacturing and distribution workforce can meet Industry 4.0

There is no doubt that the digital revolution has been accelerated by the pandemic. Recovery has forced industries to re-configure supply chains to thrive through disruption. Manufacturers and distributors have also had to adapt to digital-first customer journeys, and...