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Information in Manufacturing #1: Manufacturing Data Capture and Exchange

MESA

This article is the first in a series of articles on Information in Manufacturing by MESA's Smart Manufacturing Working Group. Data has become increasingly important in today's manufacturing world, but what exactly is it? This first article delineates a common understanding of manufacturing

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From Factory Floor Hacks to Future Trends: Smart Manufacturing Week 2025

i4.0 today

The NEC Birmingham will once again play host to Smart Manufacturing Week (SMW) the UKs largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering on 45 June 2025. Smart Manufacturing Week continues to prioritise sustainability, returning as a carbon-neutral event in 2025. Today Magazine.

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Smart manufacturing, MES, automation make good business sense

Control Engineering

Getting this information off paper and into an MES can vastly improve efficiency. In addition to eliminating the paper and executing the BOMs, recipes and work instructions automatically, MES and automation allow for the entire manufacturing process to be error-proofed. When talking about smart manufacturing or industry 4.0,

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Smart Manufacturing Conference speakers keep the ‘Future in Focus’

Manufacturer's Monthly

Answering the question ‘What’s next for Australian manufacturers?’ the Modern Manufacturing Expo is proud to announce the return of the much-anticipated Smart Manufacturing Conference, taking place on Wednesday 20 September 2023 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. Speakers: John Broadbent, Founder, Industry 4.0

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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. Control Engineering asked these questions and others about smart manufacturing and digital transformation to Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, and an industry expert on Industry 4.0 initiatives. Understand Industry 4.0

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What does it take to truly achieve smart manufacturing in Asia Pacific?

AU Manufacturing

To increase competitive advantage, many manufacturers in Asia Pacific are hoping to capitalise on “smart manufacturing” – the concept of integrating technologies, data, processes, and human interactions to improve production results. Yet, there are two key barriers.

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9 Tips to Adopting Smart Manufacturing Technologies

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Smart Manufacturing technologies are not just shaping the future; they're redefining the here and now. From the precision of sensor technologies to the intelligence of data-driven decision-making, Smart Manufacturing is forging a new era of innovation and production. What Are Smart Manufacturing Technologies?