Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation as it embraces Industry 4.0, and ...

On September 11, the list of excellence-level smart factory projects for 2025 was publicly announced, with two factories ...

TRUMPF, a high-tech company offering manufacturing in the fields of machine tools and laser technology, has opened its new smart factory in Farmington, Connecticut. Following a May 20 ribbon-cutting, ...

Traditional automated production lines have been able to replace workers in repetitive tasks, but today's smart factories aim for much more than that. They are evolving from rigid 'automation' to ...

Many manufacturers struggle to fully leverage IIoT due to outdated data systems infrastructure with unreliable and hackable unsecure connectivity. Traditional networks typically lack the flexibility ...

For decades, Connecticut — and much of the United States — has wrestled with the thorny problem of how to rebuild its once vibrant manufacturing industries in the face of lower-cost competition from ...

Smart factories are not just the future—they’re the only way forward for midsize manufacturers determined to stay competitive and profitable. As global competition, labor shortages, and rising costs ...

Japanese technology and electronics giant Hitachi has opened what it describes as a digitally enabled US plant to manufacture ...

Boasting a 66-year history of manufacturing and production, LG is now taking its assets up a gear, advancing its smart factory services business by integrating its manufacturing and production ...

Discover how Hyundai's advanced manufacturing facility in Chennai is leveraging AI, collaborative robots, and electric vehicles to redefine production efficiency and adaptability. Learn about their ...

The competitive landscape has been evolving at an accelerated pace in recent years as economic fluctuations and global disruptions are significantly impacting distribution. With inflation and interest ...