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Carbon-neutral production, artificial intelligence, hydrogen technologies, energy management and Industrie 4.0–those are the overarching themes of HANNOVER MESSE 2023.

“Robots are not here to take our jobs; they are here to make our jobs more meaningful and revolutionize the way that we work, helping business owners operate more profitably."

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things into manufacturing has seen several companies, many - like Dell - not previously associated with manufacturing, working to leverage the new technologies to enhance the industry with connected industrial solutions

In 2024, we will see continued efforts to move toward smart manufacturing, increased adoption of IoT enabled asset monitoring technologies, the use of AI in digital twin, robotics, immersive technologies and a concerted effort to reshore manufacturing.

In 2021, we’ll see factories, food-service operators, and transportation companies get more out of the sensor networks and remote wireless monitoring capabilities they quickly adopted this year—and we’ll see more companies in these industries add remote sensor systems to stay competitive. But the biggest IIoT-related gains in 2021 may not be the ones that typically make tech news headlines.

An independent jury, consisting of the members of the WomenPower Congress Advisory Board, has selected Dr. Christina Franke as this year’s Engineer Powerwoman.

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis finds that because of COVID-19, the proliferation of machine-to-machine (M2M) devices will decrease during 2020.

The latest technologies and developments on the subject Embedded will be presented, ranging from edge computing, embedded vision, software solutions, components and modules to electronic displays.

New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Supply Chain Planning market finds that the term “digital supply chain transformation” means different things to different companies. At some companies, it means replacing manual, paper, and pencil processes with digital data and process support. At some companies, it means using robotics in their supply chain.

Let's explore three essential tips that manufacturers can employ to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maintain profitability even during challenging economic times.

Alongside their optimism toward automation, workers also report a willingness to retrain or upskill to maintain their current job status. In fact, the study found half of the respondents (51%) agreed they would be happy to retrain if they were being paid the same or more than their current salary.

An increasing number of OEMs are embracing Industry 4.0 to bolster enterprise efficiency by making their manufacturing more aware, predictive and autonomous.

This new collaboration shortens time-to-market for business-ready, edge-as-a-service solutions connecting legacy systems to the network edge and cloud.

Advanced artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine learning technologies can help manufacturers improve food traceability, ensure the safety of their products and build trust with customers.

AutoML is the next step for the process industry, taking advantage of operational data and SMEs for a more automated future.

To become more flexible and transparent, digital technologies, specifically the Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT), must be used properly.

Info-Tech Research Group is offering durable goods manufacturers a strategic guide to adopting an Exponential IT mindset.

A digital transformation in car production is supporting manufacturers as they transit towards sustainable manufacturing.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Throughout the four-day event, which hosted over 21,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, it was obvious that SAP is focused on growing its role to encompass all manufacturing functions outside of design and hard real-time control.

The courses were developed to equip semiconductor professionals to integrate AI and data-driven approaches in today’s competitive industry landscape.