It may be time to re-examine your current process for frontline worker training. You may think your process is working well, but just as auto manufacturers didn’t recognize the money lost to inefficiency until the assembly line made it obvious, you may not realize that outdated instruction methods are leading to errors and costing you […]

2020 created a range of unforeseeable challenges to the manufacturing sector. However, while these rapid demands weren’t planned for –  manufacturers proved how quickly they can adapt using existing technology. The market has shifted based on consumer demands and advancing technologies will support manufacturing digital transformation in 2021. Here’s how we expect this ongoing evolution […]

The manufacturing world is talking a lot about digital transformation and Industry 4.0, and one of the cornerstones of these initiatives is manufacturing IoT. IoT for manufacturing is a game-changer for the industry. The ability to integrate sensors into manufacturing equipment and feed information in real or near-real-time provides measurable benefits like: Reduced downtime Improved […]

We are in the midst of a global digital transformation. Manufacturing organizations are looking for tools to digitally optimize operations. While there has been a huge focus on IoT and IIot in this industry – augmented reality (AR) is the next step in this transformation. However, since this technology is relatively new in this space, […]

Organizations looking to drive their digital transformations forward need tools that support industry 4.0. Augmented reality (AR) is the ideal solution. Using augmented reality for industry 4.0 makes it possible to: Improve the quality of field service Reduce overtime spend Create better documentation quickly Reduce waste, spoilage, and rework Sell faster Optimize employee onboarding Cut […]

“Silver Tsunami” is a common metaphor for the surge of retiring workers.  Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute expect, over the next decade, there will be a whopping 2.4 million manufacturing positions unfilled – leaving us with a serious manufacturing skills gap. The Problem: Manufacturing Skills Gap When these skilled workers retire, they exit with decades […]

2020 is predicted to be a huge year in the progression of digital transformation and Industry 4.0. Organizations in all industries are taking steps to implement digital transformation strategies in their operations. However, with so much discussion and hyped expectations, many manufacturing companies are left wondering how these changes are going to impact them. For […]