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IoT Boosts Productivity at Bosch Assembly Plant

Bosch Rexroth’s assembly plant in Bethlehem, PA, is a proving ground for Industry 4.0 technology

November 5, 2019

As one of the world's leading manufacturing companies, Bosch strives to be both a lead provider and a lead user of Industry 4.0 technologies. Worldwide, the company has more than 70 Internet of Things (IoT) projects running in a variety of industries and applications.

Data Analytics and the Smart Factory

Big data is becoming a strategic manufacturing tool.

Austin Weber

May 2, 2019

Manufacturing in the 19th century was driven by steam. In the 20th century, it was electricity. Today, manufacturing is driven by data.

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.

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.

Industry 4.0 Is Well Underway

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.

Artificial Intelligence Project Addresses Flexible Production

April 29, 2019

KARLSRUHE, Germany—A group of engineers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to develop an agile production system that can autonomously adapt to changing product specifications.

Digital Twins Enter the Mainstream

April 29, 2019

STAMFORD, CT—More manufacturers are investing in digital twin technology. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Gartner Inc. claims that 75 percent of organizations implementing Industry 4.0 initiatives already use digital twins or plan to within a year.

Digital Data Is Key to ‘Smart’ Factories

April 17, 2019

BLOOMINGTON, IN—To be successful in today's hyper-competitive global marketplace, manufacturers are constantly finding innovative ways to use technology to increase productivity.

Industry 4.0 Maturity Index

A new index provides companies with guidance for carrying out the transformation to Industry 4.0

Bertolt Gärtner

November 6, 2018

Businesses increasingly recognize the growth opportunities offered by digitalization and interconnectedness. These technologies are enabling new business models, efficient use of resources, and cost-effective production of highly customizable products. These developments are collectively referred to as "Industry 4.0."

European, Asian Factories Lead the Way to the Future

October 22, 2018

The World Economic Forum recently named the best factories in the world. Five facilities are in Europe and three are in China. Only one is in the United States, UPS Fast Radius in Chicago.

Bosch to Open First Smart Factory in Thailand

December 5, 2017

HEMERAJ, Thailand--Responding to a booming automotive market, Bosch plans to open a new plant for injection technology here. It is the first smart factory in Thailand, and the second Bosch Mobility Solutions plant there.