Wearable devices help assemblers navigate complex work instructions.

REDWOOD CITY, CA—To help small and midsized manufacturers take advantage of digital transformation, software supplier Pico MES has announced that all manufacturers will be able to use its digital work instruction suite of tools for free. 

Cloud-based software helps manufacturer of safety products prevent stock-outs and part shortages.

A new report from Bain & Company outlines the potential for productivity gains in the machinery industry.

BABENHAUSEN, Germany-- A new initiative spearheaded by Continental AG aims to help automotive manufacturers thrive in the digital world.

MUNICH—Simulation is helping BMW design assembly lines at the company’s new factory under construction in Debrecen, Hungary, more than two years before the scheduled official launch of series production.

Seven years is how long I have been involved with the term ‘manufacturing’. Sure, this may not be as long as others, yet it is long enough to understand that manufacturing can be interesting for a lifetime.

To improve its manufacturing and supply chain operations data, Johnson Controls implemented LeanDNA, a cloud-based platform that connects the company’s numerous ERP systems. Like many companies with distributed locations and processes, Johnson Controls data was scattered and difficult to find and understand. LeanDNA provides the company with a comprehensive, organized view of cross-site analytics. 

Every industrial revolution has eliminated old jobs and created new ones. In many cases, manufacturers weren’t aware that these new jobs were even necessary. To succeed in this age of Industry 4.0, manufacturers will need to do more than just develop a workforce capable of dealing with upcoming technologies, they will need to foster a workplace culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Online study aims to understand digitization trends for North American manufacturers – participate and get a free copy of the report