Operations & Production

The road to embodied intelligence in robotics

The next decade will mark the transition from automated to autonomous robotics. By 2035, advances ...
magnetic

MES must become the factory’s nervous system, not its filing cabinet

Manufacturing execution systems are evolving from passive record-keeping to active, real-time decision support that shapes ...

Balancing precision and capacity with simulation-powered digital twins

Discrete event simulation is reshaping process design in manufacturing, replacing guesswork with data-driven certainty and ...
rugged

How intelligent agents are transforming maintenance from routine to strategic

Manufacturers are no longer relying on static schedules and human memory to manage complex assets. ...
warehouse

No code on the shop floor is not just for hobbyists anymore

Low-code and no-code platforms are quietly transforming decision-making in industrial environments. These tools are transforming ...

Simulation is the key to unlocking automation at scale

As manufacturing becomes more automated, the ability to simulate, validate and refine processes in a ...

Digital transformation lessons from ACG World’s global lighthouse network factory

Digital transformation in manufacturing is often driven by technology, but its success hinges on empowering ...

Rewiring manufacturing intelligence for a connected future

Manufacturers have long discussed digital continuity, but most are still struggling with brittle workflows, data ...

Precision on the edge of possibility

The RB17 pushes manufacturing to Formula One extremes. The result is a 1,200-horsepower machine built ...
Robotics and automation

Why manufacturing agility depends on digital maturity, not just disruption

Agility has become a defining advantage for manufacturers navigating global volatility. But as new data ...

Precision obsession is powering the future of motorsport

As racing disciplines evolve under cost caps, regulations shift, and competition remains relentless, digital precision ...

Manufacturing needs a smarter brain, not just faster hands

Automation is nothing new to the factory floor, but as pressure mounts to speed up ...

Digital twins are evolving, but industry thinking must evolve with them

Digital twin technology is fast becoming foundational to manufacturing operations. Still, without connectivity, immersive visualisation, ...
IIoT

Humans will remain the brain of the MES

Manufacturers must separate GenAI’s promise from reality, confront cultural resistance, and stay focused on collective ...

How graph databases are transforming supply chain resilience

The Red Sea crisis has once again exposed the fragility of global supply chains, forcing ...

AI-powered digital twins redefine BMW’s approach to global factory planning

BMW is reinventing the digital twin by embedding AI at its core, enabling intelligent assistants, ...

Robots at the edge of precision are reshaping the factory floor

Real-time software is becoming the cornerstone of intelligent robotics, enabling a new era of safe, ...
supply chain

Predictive is not enough to survive supply chain shocks

Manufacturers need more than insight to compete; they need foresight. Predictive and generative AI are ...

AI and analytics fuel next-generations maintenance

Predictive maintenance is transforming manufacturing by harnessing AI and data analytics to pre-empt equipment failures, ...

Small manufacturers receive funding boost to accelerate digital transformation

A new wave of funding aims to help small and medium-sized manufacturers embrace digital transformation, ...

Raising the bar for safety in battery manufacturing

A major UK battery manufacturer has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence ...
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