Technology and IIoT

Top Manufacturing Technology Stories for 2015

Jan. 7, 2016

2015 was a pretty darn good year for manufacturing, in general — not as strong as originally forecast, but still a tick up from where we were on December 31, 2014 — and specifically technology. Before we get much further into 2016, let's take a look back at some of the highlights from the year.

Matt LaWell

About the Author

Matt LaWell | Staff Writer

Staff writer Matt LaWell explores news in manufacturing technology, covering the trends and developments in automation, robotics, digital tools and emerging technologies. He also reports on the best practices of the most successful high tech companies, including computer, electronics, and industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers.

Matt joined IndustryWeek in 2015 after six years at newspapers and magazines in West Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, a season on the road with his wife writing about America and minor league baseball, and three years running a small business. He received his bachelor's degree in magazine journalism from Ohio University.