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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

It presents an opportunity to strengthen local economies, improve supply chain resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness. Developing Logistical Expertise A well-trained workforce is key to supporting reshored supply chains. However, the path to successful reshoring is not without its challenges.

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Tomorrow’s Shop Floor: The Role of AI in Modern Manufacturing 

iBASEt

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) was the industry’s early foray into automation, carrying out repetitive tasks with precision but lacking in adaptability. Complementing these robots were expert systems, designed to follow pre-set rules without deviation. A 2023 McKinsey report highlights the widespread adoption of AI tools.

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AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Efficiency, Sustainability, and Tomorrow

MEM

Consider a smartphone assembly line, where thousands of components come together. Supply Chain Optimization in Automotive Manufacturing In the automotive manufacturing sector, supply chain efficiency is paramount. AI is a key player in optimizing the entire supply chain. The result?

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Top 5 Use Cases of AI in Manufacturing Value Chain

Dinesh Mishra

Notably, personal care brand L’Oréal uses data gathered from social media, weather, financial markets and historical sales to power predictive AI algorithms and inform its manufacturing, inventory and supply chain strategy. General Motors is one of the companies leveraging computer vision for the maintenance of its assembly robots.

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Packaging Robots Market to Worth US$ 7.5 Billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 7%

i4.0 today

The global packaging robots market is valued at US$ 3.8 Packaging robots are adaptable machines designed to complete labor-intensive tasks more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively. Robots are capable of a wide range of tasks related to packaging, including picking and placing, boxing, palletizing, and warehousing.

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ABB Announces Rebrand of its Autonomous Mobile Robot Portfolio

Fabricating & Metal Work

ABB has launched its first range of rebranded Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) following its acquisition of mobile robot leader ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021. Since adding AMRs to its portfolio, ABB is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated offering of robots, AMRs and machine automation solutions. “At

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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

Future-proof manufacturing holds the promise of smart, connected factories able to use data to nimbly adapt to highly competitive environments, supply chain challenges and demanding customers. The computer vision platform digitizes manual assembly by using a system of AI-enabled cameras to track operator’s movements in real-time. “You