The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation as it embraces Industry 4.0, and smart factories are at the forefront. Smart factories represent an advanced form of manufacturing where ...

Smart factories represent an evolution from traditional manufacturing, transforming automated processes into fully digital, interconnected, and adaptive production ecosystems. Leveraging advanced ...

Automobile manufacturer Audi AG is revolutionizing its production processes through the implementation of a smart factory. Audi’s approach involves virtualization, automation and advanced networking ...

The first moving assembly line was installed by Henry Ford in 1913, which shortened the building time of a car from 12 hours to less than 2 and transformed mass production. This was a game-changing ...

For global automotive partners and media, a deep factory visit reveals more about a brand’s core than a product showcase.

Recently, defect detection systems using artificial intelligence (AI) sensor data have been installed in smart factory manufacturing sites. However, when the manufacturing process changes due to ...

The adoption of automation is one of the unexpected game-changers that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated in manufacturing. The impact is nowhere more robust than on the shop floor. Manufacturers ...

Smart factories are not just the future—they’re the only way forward for midsize manufacturers determined to stay competitive and profitable. As global competition, labor shortages, and rising costs ...

Looking back through the year, smart production can be regarded as a global development trend. Covid-19 outbreak has hit the global manufacturing supply chain. Although the labor shortage has led to ...

I recently spoke with Chan Pin CHONG, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Products and Solutions at Kulicke & Soffa, about how smart manufacturing is driving new production efficiencies in ...

COVID-19 is changing everything in manufacturing. Companies face a long journey to the “next normal,” one that will likely have far-reaching financial and operational implications. Immediate ...

Welcome to the Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered podcast where we connect with industry experts to get the answers you need about industrial automation technologies. I'm David Greenfield ...