Manufacturing
Follow the business trends shaping manufacturing, from smarter supply chains and additive manufacturing, to the impacts of the fourth industrial revolution.
Could reshoring help manufacturers survive COVID?
Coronavirus has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, so with reshoring now a major talking point, are...
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We can choose what global economy COVID leaves us
The coronavirus crisis is a golden opportunity to stop blaming globalisation for problems and start shaping a more collaborative world economy
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Are the right-to-repair laws fair?
Manufacturers have long built products so consumers can't fix them themselves, but growing demand for a circular economy and less e-waste could soon change all that
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Five ways 5G will kickstart Industry 4.0
Fifth generation mobile networking is set to transform several industries, none more so than manufacturing. According to a study by Ericsson, the 5G business potential for the sector in 2026 is some $113 billion. But how exactly will the new network ignite the fourth industrial revolution?
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Why manufacturing must digitally transform
Digital transformation without the right culture is meaningless and companies that fail to appreciate its importance risk stumbling at the first hurdle
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Drone developments: massive potential for manufacturing
Drones used in manufacturing are still very much in their infancy, but the possibility for aerial imaging, asset monitoring and safety inspection is exciting industry experts
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Electric cars in trouble as green levy threatened
President Donald Trump is considering axing a generous tax credit designed to encourage electric vehicle sales in the United States. If it happens, green car manufacturers could face a rocky future
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Hardware vs. software: which wins in manufacturing?
Great mechanics need great instructions, and manufacturers upgrading to smart factories will need to balance their investments in both hardware and software to stay ahead of the competition
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How XR is powering the fourth industrial revolution
Coupled with data from the internet of things, extended reality is changing the way people work and driving industrial innovation
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Connectivity and data are carmakers’ tools of choice
Closed-loop manufacturing, which enables continuous data flows shared seamlessly throughout departments, creates a virtuous cycle, resulting in faster product improvements
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How car-sharing services transformed manufacturing
Servitisation and the sharing economy are shaping the future of the car industry as easy access looks more attractive than ownership
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Manufacturing during the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
The future is getting increasingly uncertain, with UK growth clouded by Brexit and political uncertainty across the globe. But one thing we can be sure about is that with the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), the future of manufacturing is digital