The Factory Floor Can’t Adapt Without This
Manufacturers are under relentless pressure to adapt—fast. But while the demand for agility is everywhere, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Most factory floors still rely on outdated systems, fragmented data, and manual workarounds that leave them
What Generative AI Is Really Changing on the Factory Floor
Forget the hype. Generative AI isn’t replacing workers or designing entire factories — yet. But it is changing what happens on the factory floor, where complexity, variability, and labor shortages meet real-time decisions. From reducing assembly errors to preserving expertise
Thriving Amid Uncertainty: How Manufacturers Are Turning Agility Into Competitive Advantage
Volatility has become the norm in global manufacturing—driven by trade tensions, shifting tariffs, talent shortages, and fragile supply chains. In this environment, agility isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a competitive necessity. That’s the focus of “Thriving Amid Uncertainty: Building Agility in the Manufacturing Industry,” a
Building Agile, Sustainable CPG Operations in a Constrained World
In the highly competitive consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to meet shifting consumer demands, accelerate product innovation, and achieve sustainability targets—all within limited physical and energy infrastructure. According to Neil Smith of Schneider Electric, the
Why Manufacturers Still Struggle with Industry 4.0—and What to Do About It
At a time when Industry 4.0 conversations dominate industrial trade shows and boardrooms alike, many manufacturers still miss the mark. The problem isn’t the technology. It’s how it’s being approached. Jeff Winter, a well-known voice in digital manufacturing and VP of
Why AI Needs IoT to Deliver Real Value in Industrial Operations
At Hannover Messe 2025, amid the buzz around generative AI and intelligent automation, Bernd Gross, CEO and co-founder of Cumulocity, offered a pragmatic lens into the convergence of AI and IoT—and what industrial leaders are still getting wrong. As co-founder of Cumulocity and
Why Small Manufacturers Can’t Afford to Wait for the “Perfect” Transformation
At Hannover Messe 2025, the conversation around digital transformation in manufacturing felt more urgent than ever. But amid the excitement, Stephen Graham, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Nexus, offered a grounded reminder: for small and mid-sized manufacturers, the
[Booklet] Manufacturing at the Crossroads 2025: Real-World Lessons from Industrial Leaders
What does it take to make digital transformation stick—beyond pilots, platforms, and buzzwords? At Hannover Messe 2025, the conversation around industrial transformation reached a new level of clarity—and urgency. From AI and agentic automation to modular MES platforms and resilient supply
May 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Discover the top Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity events happening in May 2025! From the ARC European Leadership Industry Forum to IIoT World Manufacturing Day and the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, explore transformative events that cover