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Based on recent economic data and insights from discussions with clients, Interact Analysis has identified several key impacts the tariffs could have on China’s manufacturing sector.

By investing in advanced planning and scheduling (APS) solutions, manufacturers can unlock new levels of agility, efficiency and competitiveness.

Implementing an Integrated Thermal Loop is a necessity for industries looking to remain competitive in a data-driven, sustainability-focused world.

PoE protocols are evolving and becoming smarter, more powerful and increasingly sophisticated in their management and control.

How do we demonstrate whether OT cybersecurity efforts are actually working, i.e., saving money and increasing productivity?

IR sensor technology supports the broadest range of detector configurations and capabilities needed in hydrocarbon processing plants and facilities.

Digital twin technology offers a laundry list of tools that can protect your operational systems from outside intrusion.

Implementing the ISA standard will provide needed security and stability in today’s complex supply chains.

Vibration monitoring doesn’t have to be difficult.

A resilient, proactive framework can protect critical industrial infrastructure.

Cloud adoption and edge computing present significant challenges and opportunities for the manufacturing sector.

Focusing on interoperability improves safety factors such as system integration, monitoring and control, diagnostics, emergency response and situation awareness.

By integrating ERP, MES, QMS and other core functionality, manufacturers can gain ready access to the data they need.

What "business outcome" means will vary by project. But, to put it simply, the question is: “Has what I’ve done even worked?”

AI will become an integral part of setting up and using AMRs, simplifying their deployment process and improving their workflow; AMR users will be empowered to make more informed decisions, even without technical expertise, and robots will become the first line of support, predicting when intervention is needed or automating troubleshooting.

As pharmaceuticals companies Pfizer and Moderna give us cause for optimism on the vaccine front, our research shows that earlier estimations of the damage caused to manufacturing output in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic have seen positive adjustments, and that recovery is therefore going to be faster. So, we have what is potentially good news on two fronts.

ARC Advisory Group and Automation.com recently collaborated on a web survey to gauge the current take up of various manufacturing execution system (MES)-related functionalities in the context of digital transformation. This article summarizes our key takeaways from this survey using only those respondents who identified as end users.

There’s no doubt that this year has brought a mountain of change—especially in the manufacturing industry. As it is clear, this "new normal" will extend throughout most, if not all, of 2021, we need to collectively be better at identifying risk, empowering teams and adapting to change as it comes.

For some time now, the future mobility vision–in which totally autonomous vehicles are an everyday reality and shared mobility services are widely adopted–has been heralded as the future of mass transport. However, as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has inexplicably changed transport behaviour, both at a consumer and commercial level, the consensus is that it will significantly impact the shape of tomorrow’s strategy.

While the drive for “more, better, faster, cheaper” may seem relentless, technology provides the tools that make it possible. Flexible B2B eCommerce workflows are a powerful way to help increase productivity and profitability.