All-wheel drive (AWD) technology has taken the automotive world by storm in recent years, because of its ability to effectively transfer power to the ground. Today, many sport utility vehicles use AWD for better acceleration, performance, safety and traction in all kinds of driving conditions.

Making things smarter is all the rage in manufacturing these days, be it the machines on the assembly line, or the overall plant itself. Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD), however, is going one step further.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a manufacturing and mainstream technological superstar - a rare achievement indeed. Consider some recent Internet stories highlighting AI's applicability to everyday life.

The "D" word has become one of the hottest trends in the manufacturing world. State-of-the-art sensors attached to assembly tools and production equipment are capable of collecting a constant stream of data.

The Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, has seen a lot of change during more than a century of operation.

DEDHAM, MA—To get the full benefit from human-robot collaboration, manufacturers must develop integrated strategies that include data analytics.

It is no secret that Industry 4.0 is upon us, and it is transforming traditional manufacturing into an adaptive and customer-centric environment capable of supporting new, innovative business models and revenue sources.

The manufacturing world is in the midst of one of its greatest disruptions ever. Digital production.

Today's assembly plants are undergoing a major evolution, as Industry 4.0 technology is rapidly being adopted across many industries.