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Smart Manufacturing: 5 Factors That Make Your Factory Smart!

The manufacturing industry has been changing rapidly, aided by the newest software systems and machinery. Consumers continue to demand customized products, adding to the challenge...

Enabling Autonomous Smart Fabs: How Sensor-Driven Intelligence Is Redefining Semiconductor Manufacturing

The next phase of productivity in semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly driven by data and multivariate analytics using advanced ML.

AI in Manufacturing

AI in Manufacturing The gap between finding information and using it Megan Wallin-Kerth Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:02...

SMX: America's Next Manufacturing Edge Will Be Built On Material Intelligence

The Convergence of AI, IoT, and Robotics in Modern Manufacturing

Manufacturing had long relied on fixed schedules and manual control. Inventories were adjusted following shortages. Machines were repaired only after they broke down. Production go...

Becoming a Frontier Manufacturing Firm: Agentic decisions across the manufacturing value chain

At Hannover Messe 2026, Microsoft is showcasing how agentic ERP with Copilot, agents and Dynamics 365 helps manufacturers replan faster, make better production tradeoffs, and meet...

How Legacy Manufacturers Are Turning Industry 4.0 Into Operational Reality

By using automation to help make jobs safer and AI to catch issues before they lead to downtime, legacy manufacturers are finding real, measurable value.

Manufacturing with robot cells and machine tending solutions

Robot cells and machine tending solutions are transforming manufacturing by driving higher efficiency and adaptability in production lines. These technologies play a significant ro...

Why Manufacturing Execution Is Becoming More Software-Defined

Manufacturing competitiveness is increasingly shaped not just by automation hardware, but by the software layers coordinating workflows, operational context, and real-time executio...

90% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study

2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report shows manufacturers scaling AI, strengthening operations and focusing on measurable outcomes

Quality-Centered, People-Driven Leadership

It is an exciting time to be in manufacturing. Across the globe, the industry is reinventing itself through artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics that improve spe...

Factory Automation: Bridging Promise and Real-World Production

Walk into a modern shop floor and the contrast is immediate. Bright collaborative robot arms move with practised precision next to conveyors that have been running since the 1990s....

U.S. Manufacturing’s Next Chapter

The manufacturing industry is standing at a critical inflection point. The rise of automation and AI (artificial intelligence) signals a new era of work, one where innovation, inte...

Why Manufacturing Data Collection Matters More Than Ever

Manufacturing decisions are only as good as the data behind them. 

Design Challenges For Production Intelligence

How can engineers experiment with smart manufacturing? This initiative focuses on real-world applications and practical innovation. element14 Community, part of Avnet, has launched...

How RFID, ERP, and AI Work Together to Support Tracking in Manufacturing

Key Takeaways Introduction Manufacturing is no longer defined solely by machines, materials, and labor. It is defined by data. As supply chains grow more complex and customer expec...

Where AI Is Delivering Value on the Shop Floor Today

Where AI Is Delivering Value on the Shop Floor Today Think of high stakes and predictive flaws detected Megan Wallin-Kerth Thu, 05/14/202...

The Cutting Edge of Manufacturing: 6 Technologies Changing Everything

In manufacturing, the phrase "cutting edge" is far more than a corporate buzzword. It represents the literal physical point where raw materials transform into high-value, functiona...

Lenovo Brings Production-Scale AI to Hannover Messe 2026, Delivering Up to 85% Faster Lead Times for Manufacturers

- - • With 94% of manufacturers increasing AI investment in 2026, Lenovo enables the shift from pilot to production with solutions already delivering measurable gains in cost,...

AI in Manufacturing 2026: Solutions, Benefits, Challenges & Implementation Strategy

Manufacturing is at an inflection point. As per Forbes, unplanned downtime costs industrial sectors more than $50 billion a year. Quality defects account for up to 20% of total pro...

Live AI Use Cases Show How SAP Delivers Trusted Orchestration and Smarter Execution for Manufacturing and Supply Chain M...

SAP’s new set of AI-powered manufacturing and supply chain innovations were on display at Hannover Messe 2026.

Manufacturing Toolbox for Next Level Productivity

The story of the manufacturing industry has been one of progress. Few manufacturers continue to produce the same products as they did in their infancy years. In order to remain com...

Digital Identity Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry!

In the age of digital transformation, the manufacturing industry is embracing innovative technologies to stay competitive. One such area of focus is the implementation of digital i...

Top 10 Manufacturing Sectors Surging in 2026

High-growth manufacturing is no longer just about hardware; it is driven by a convergence of Physical AI, private 5G networks, and a critical need for reshoring. These 10 sub-secto...