MARCH 20216 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSThe role of Industry 4.0 has become even more critical in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. As manufacturing businesses consider restoring operations and building the muscle to deal with future crises, using innovative digital technologies will be top of mind for many. Manufacturers will soon deploy digital solutions beyond the four walls of the manufacturing plant, reaching across the end-to-end value chain to address planning (and re-planning) challenges, operational issues, and delivery problems posed at transportation modes or in warehouses.In addition, wearable technologies, such as AR glasses, will see increased adoption. These technologies will enhance remote assistance in maintenance and increase machine availability by reducing maintenance downtime. Similarly, automated equipment-monitoring and process-control systems that bolster the continuity of operations and further optimize operating-equipment and process parameters, increasing the overall equipment efficiency for reduced cycle times and higher yield, quality, energy, and throughput will be implemented widely across manufacturing facilities. Furthermore, technologies like 5G will allow for vastly more efficient use of data from sensors and interaction with the cloud. AI and ML technologies will allow production to move to the next level; businesses will be able to leapfrog in three directions: speed, scale, and convenience.Manufacturing finally has a chance to catapult itself up the digital transformation curve. How manufacturers react to embracing the smart factory concept and Industry 4.0 will shape the future of the industry. In this edition of Manufacturing Technology Insights, we bring you the story of some of the most successful companies that are delivering effective solutions and services for their clients. This edition also offers a combination of thought leadership from subject matter experts with real life stories on fostering robust partnerships and exclusive insights from CIOs and CXOs. We hope this edition will provide you with the right assistance in choosing the partner that offers both relevance and resilience to your businesses.Let us know your thoughts!Reimaging Manufacturing Post Covid-19EditorialCopyright © 2021 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Contact Us:Phone:510.936.8381Fax:510-894.8405Email:sales@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comeditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.commarketing@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com March - 12 - 2021, Vol 07 - Issue 05 (ISSN 2644-2493) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Manufacturing Technology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerDavide ParkerAnnie Mathewsannie@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comAva Gracia Peter ThomasRose DcruzAaron PaulTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturing Technology InsightsWrite to useditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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