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Industry 4.0 for the Small Shop

Industry 4.0 for the Small Shop

Advanced technology tools are no longer just for the big guys
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Austin Weber
May 15, 2020
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are transforming the world of manufacturing. The two terms are relatively interchangeable and basically mean the same thing: Manufacturers using internet-enabled technologies to improve their business strategies and outcomes.
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Assemblers See Promise—and Challenges—in IIoT

Assemblers See Promise—and Challenges—in IIoT

Our exclusive new survey reveals assemblers’ usage, plans and expectations for the Industrial Internet of Things
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John Sprovieri
May 15, 2020

When you hear the phrase, "Industrial Internet of Things," what do you think of first? When we asked subscribers to ASSEMBLY and Quality magazines that question earlier this year, the answers were all over the map.


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Rockwell Automation Announces New Acquisitions

March 20, 2020
MILWAUKEE, WI — Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and digital automation provider, announced two acquisitions, one domestic and one international, that will be finalized in the coming months.
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Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

The Future is Now
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Austin Weber
May 10, 2019
Factories of the future will feature advanced technology, such as additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, data analytics and digital twins. While many manufacturers are still ramping up their Industry 4.0 initiatives, several assembly plants are already at the forefront. They are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and reaping the benefits.
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Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0

Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0

Just as lean manufacturing is about more than eliminating waste, Industry 4.0 is not merely a matter of connecting machines and products via the Internet.
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John Sprovieri
May 1, 2019
By now, we've all heard the hype: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will fundamentally change manufacturing and offer a cornucopia of benefits, including increased efficiency, higher quality and more responsive supply chains.
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Industry 4.0 Is Well Underway

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John Sprovieri
May 1, 2019
Data analytics, augmented reality, generative design, artificial intelligence, cobots, additive manufacturing and other technologies are already helping manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce downtime, lower prices, differentiate themselves in the marketplace, and improve service, delivery and quality.
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BMW Improves Quality With Data Analysis

BMW Improves Quality With Data Analysis

Data analysis allows for predictive maintenance and quality control
Frank Wienstroth
May 4, 2018

Building a car generates massive amounts of data throughout the value chain. The BMW Group uses its Smart Data Analytics digitalization cluster to analyze this data selectively and enhance its production system. Results from intelligent data analysis make an effective contribution towards improving quality in all areas of production and logistics.


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