The Role of AI in the Future of Manufacturing Software Systems
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing software systems. Francisco Lobo, the CEO of Critical Manufacturing, shares his insights and vision on how AI is…
Bringing sustainability to your industrial data architecture
You don’t have to agree with environmental policies to know that sustainability is a part of business and life today. Supply chain partners, regulators, customers, and investors are demanding more environmental accountability from manufacturers—and with good…
Connected Manufacturing: What it is and Why it is Important
Modern manufacturing has undergone profound changes in the past two decades due to the advent of advanced technology and the digital age. Among these changes is the move towards connected manufacturing, which is known as Industry…
DataOps for Manufacturing: A 4-Stage Maturity Model
The promise of Industry 4.0 has many manufacturing leaders thinking big. They envision a future in which real-time access to data opens the door to unprecedented levels of operational flexibility, predictability, and business improvement. For many,…
How Industrial DataOps is Shaping Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 adopters in factories around the world recognize that industrial data is gold. More users and systems want access to this data in real time to convert it into valuable information they can act on…
Why manufacturers need IIoT in 2023
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. The Industrial Internet of…
How to Reduce CNC Setups to Improve Uptime
Manufacturing companies always focus on downtime to improve processes and increase efficiency in a facility. There are many different categories of downtime, including downtime from jams, breakdowns, operator errors, and more. Machine setup is one area…
Rethinking the Cloud in the Emerging Era of the Edge
Has irrational exuberance led us to misjudge the possibilities for cloud computing? Obviously, the cloud has been a boon for enterprises, doing so much to further flexibility and collaboration while offering a more efficient way to…
Additive manufacturing is shaping the future of industrial manufacturing
For four days, Formnext 2022 turned host city Frankfurt into the global capital of industrial 3D printing. And this year’s exhibition was very much in tune with the times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues and new…
Quality Control in Manufacturing: Using Data to Improve Your Quality Program
What Does Quality Control Do In Manufacturing? Quality control in manufacturing is a process that uses best practices, strict adherence to standards, and specifications to deliver products without defects. With tight quality control (QC) measures, companies…