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WASHINGTON—According to the National Association of Manufacturers, Deere, General Motors, Whirlpool and other companies are deploying advanced communication systems in their factories.

Get a preview of the upcoming ASSEMBLY Show, co-located with SMTA, through this collaborative podcast with Greg Vance of Rockwell Automation and SMTA’s president of the board of directors.

In this conversation with Colin Dowd, we delve into the topic of automation strategy for manufacturers.

Identifying product cost is essential for controlling margins and achieving long-term financial success.

MILWAUKEE—Cybersecurity has become a critical issue for all manufacturers today, according to a new report from Rockwell Automation Inc. 

ARLINGTON, VA—According to a recent study conducted by the Manufacturers Alliance Foundation, successful companies have a well-designed IT-OT convergence strategy.

NEW YORK—According to a recent study by Deloitte, smart factories have enabled manufacturers to achieve a 20 percent increase in employee productivity.

STUTTGART—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics have developed an analytical concept that combines measurements of temperature, air quality, lighting and noise with workers’ subjective perceptions.

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The National Science Foundation is investing $25.5 million to support fundamental research and workforce development that will enable next-generation U.S. manufacturing.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at Arizona State University and the University of Michigan are establishing a Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing.