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Filled with unimaginable change caused by the pandemic, the manufacturing industry witnessed a perfect storm: a significant disruption in terms of business continuity, operational visibility, remote work, employee safety, and the list goes on. However, manufacturers have responded and are continually adapting as we all go through the recovery process. To help you accelerate this journey, announcing the Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing, available for public preview by the end of June.

At this year’s ARC Industry Forum, held virtually, discussions covered how pandemic-related disruptions have pushed digitalization efforts, enhancing what can be delivered. Insights came from 200 speakers, including ExxonMobil, ADNOC and many others.

Cobots, or collaborative robots, take over gaps in manual labor and boost productivity for manufacturers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

The success of a digitalization project in a production facility depends on the organization's current position and its identification of areas of focus.

Learn what fog computing is and how it differs from cloud and edge computing in the manufacturing space.

Bentley invests in FutureOn for subsea planning, engineering and visibility.

This article provides a view into the reasons for the convergence of OT and IT data, as well as the potential value of this convergence.

The HARTING Technology Group reaffirmed its commitment to the vision statement "we want to shape the future with technologies for people" at their digital press event on Feb. 2, 2021.

How do you upgrade legacy equipment to accommodate digital transformation strategies for Industry 4.0?

Whether you’re a production department supervisor at an automotive manufacturer, machine tool builder, contract manufacturer or job shop, the question is always the same, though the answers are distinctly different. The question is, of course: How do we begin the journey towards the digital factory, which is surely on the horizon for all of us?

The ISA Data Analytics in Upstream Oil and Gas Virtual Conference will explore the benefits of creating a fully modernized data analytics program.

From Trial to Expansion–Autocam Medical partners with Freedom software to get the most out of its industrial assets and maximize profitability.

Industry 4.0 and digital processes are indispensable for future manufacturing growth. While many companies understand the importance of automation, they sometimes struggle to make it a reality.

Cyber-physical systems are key to the implementation of the concepts of Industry 4.0.

What are the most important drivers of a successful digital transformation?

This article discusses the fundamentals and challenges of augmented reality (AR) in varied industry applications, specifically in the manufacturing sector.

In partnership with leading manufacturers and technology firms, MindSphere World has announced the formation of its newest chapter in North America.

Effective, resilient IoT security is a combination of all current security best practices, applied consistently and uniformly throughout the enterprise.

The annual Rockwell Automation conference, Automation Fair at Home 2020, included a range of presentations highlighting the company’s Lifecycle Services, support of IT/OT integration and digitalization offerings with partners including Accenture and PTC.

Why does Industry 4.0 depend on data? This article explores how data connects manufacturing intelligence with the outside world.