Technology and IIoT

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

Highlights

ID 323564446 © Gennady Kurinov | Dreamstime.com
six_axis_robot_arm
Technology and IIoT

When Automation is Worth Taking Big Risks

Nov. 8, 2024
Robots are such proven manufacturing technology that potential benefits may be crystal clear even when ROI or KPI projections aren’t.
why_vacuum_decay_02
Emerging Technologies

The Time is Now to Switch to Vacuum Decay Testing

Oct. 31, 2024
Switching to vacuum decay testing could future-proof food packaging integrity, reduce waste, and keep up with evolving sustainability standards. Discover the advantages.
sustainable_battery_manufacturing_plant
Technology and IIoT

Four Steps to Supercharging Sustainable Battery Manufacturing

Oct. 25, 2024
Evaluate the entire supply chain to craft the best strategy.
Tesla
A Telsa Optimus robot hands out gift cards at a recent Hollywood event. Though CEO Elon Musk has called the humanoid robots autonomous, human handlers managed the robots via remote control during the event.
Automation

So That Happened: Give Up on Humanoid Robots Already!

Oct. 23, 2024
IndustryWeek editors look into that, what's up with Textron Aviation, big investments in power and more semiconductor investments coming to the U.S.
IndustryWeek
fordryskaols
Technology and IIoT

How Ford Uses AI for Quality Control

Oct. 15, 2024
The automaker's advanced manufacturing director discusses vision systems and other AI technologies used by Ford engineers to boost quality.

Recommended

Robots
Robotics

IW eBook: Robots, Humans and the Future of Work

March 2, 2021
This IndustryWeek collection tackles the full automation story of robots in the manufacturing workplace.
ID 328786549 | 3d Printers Factory © Alexander Donin | Dreamstime.com
3d_printers_in_factory
© Artinun Prekmoung | Dreamstime.com
dreamstime_m_332847383
ID 118205241 © Eamesbot | Dreamstime.com
smbs_and_ai
industryweek_image
Technology and IIoT

Beyond Efficiency: How Digital Tools Are Re-energizing Manufacturing Workforces

Sept. 23, 2024
Discover how user-friendly, mobile-first solutions not only streamline operations but also re-energize frontline workers, reducing frustration and improving engagement across ...
strand_products_management_meeting
Technology and IIoT

CEOs Should Use Data, Not Clean It

Sept. 20, 2024
Manufacturing leaders have better things to do than correlate data to find patterns that guide improvement. Let automation do the work.
© Grigor Atanasov | Dreamstime.com
booksdreamstimegrigor
Technology and IIoT

Chasing Down a People Problem and Finding Meaning in Machining: IW's Weekly Reads

Sept. 13, 2024
Also, meet chip-industry supplier Entegris and more layoffs hit EV market. And we don't forget IMTS.
© Kanison Charicha | Dreamstime.com
Supply Chain montage
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.