Manufacturing’s Future Hinges on Collaboration, Not Just Technology
· Discrete Manufacturing

Manufacturing’s Future Hinges on Collaboration, Not Just Technology

At Hannover Messe 2025, I sat down with Mathias Oppelt, Vice President and Head of Customer-Driven Innovation at Siemens Digital Industries, to explore what manufacturers really want from digital transformation—and what’s still holding many of them back. The conversation moved well beyond buzzwords like AI and digital twins, touching on deep structural shifts, mindset changes, and the […]

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AI, Open Systems, and Automation: The Keys to Sustainable, Autonomous Manufacturing
· Artificial Intelligence

AI, Open Systems, and Automation: The Keys to Sustainable, Autonomous Manufacturing

Industrial operations are at a pivotal moment, where sustainability, autonomy, and efficiency are no longer optional but essential. Schneider Electric leads this transformation through software-defined automation, AI-driven solutions, and open systems. Andre Babineau explains how these technologies reshape manufacturing, making operations more flexible, sustainable, and future-proof.Decoupling Software from Hardware: The Shift to Open AutomationA key trend Babineau highlights […]

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How Additive Manufacturing is Changing the Way We Produce and Deliver
· Additive Manufacturing

How Additive Manufacturing is Changing the Way We Produce and Deliver

Additive manufacturing has moved far beyond its origins as a niche technology. Today, it is a critical enabler of supply chain resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency. While much of the discussion around additive manufacturing focuses on its ability to produce parts layer by layer, the real value lies in how it is transforming business models, […]

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