Technology and IIoT

News and inside perspective on the Internet of Things, automation, robotics, digital tools and other emerging tech.

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Technology and IIoT

Come for the Digitized Maintenance, Stay for Better Leadership

July 31, 2024
Rubber compounding manufacturer Hexpol took a data-rich approach to boost equipment availability and found continuous improvement opportunities throughout all of its operations...
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Supply Chain Technology

Supply Chain Management Is Overdue for an Upgrade

Sept. 12, 2024
More variables and increased complexity require new kinds of attention and expertise.
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Only 25% of Manufacturers Use AI in Supply Chain
Talent

Talent Advisory Board: Implications of AI

Sept. 11, 2024
In August, we asked the Talent Advisory Board about the implications of emerging technology for manufacturing.
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Technology and IIoT

Machine Data Uncovers a People Problem

Sept. 6, 2024
Sometimes chasing data means discovering problems you didn’t know or weren’t sure you had, but you can’t argue with the numbers.
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Companies & Executives

Additive Manufacturing Merger Craze Doesn’t Add Up to Big Payouts

Aug. 29, 2024
With market valuations for the technology plunging, additive manufacturing equipment makers continue to try to merge and consolidate their industry for smaller and smaller dollar...

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Risk Is Different With AI. Here’s How to Think About It.

Aug. 7, 2024
Most people in the current workforce had no exposure to AI technology when they attended school. This makes it challenging to identify, manage and mitigate its risks.