A practical guide to moving to the connected factory. Discover the 4 concrete steps to start your transformation to Industry 4.0, with solutions proven by +400 plants. Introduction: Understanding the evolution towards the factory of the future Factory 4.0 is scary....
The Financial Abyss Most Industrialists Underestimate When a production line stops, money evaporates. Every minute of unplanned downtime represents lost revenue, wasted labor costs and unfulfilled customer commitments. Yet most manufacturers drastically underestimate...
The illusion of good overall equipment effectiveness “Our OEE is excellent we’re at 78%.” We hear this often. Plant managers showing us their spreadsheets, confident in their numbers. Until we install sensors and start measuring for real. Then that...
Introduction: Why Many Manufacturers Are Worried in 2025 The manufacturing industry is at a turning point. By 2025, manufacturing leaders face mounting pressure from tariffs, supply chain instability, and ongoing labor shortages. Many executives admit they are worried...
Picture this: you’re standing at the crossroads of traditional manufacturing methods and cutting-edge technology. On one side, you have the tried-and-true methods that have served you well but often leave you reacting to issues rather than anticipating them. On...
Against a backdrop of growing economic, environmental and regulatory pressure, reducing industrial waste has become a strategic issue for any company wishing to reconcile performance and responsibility. Whether it’s lost time, excess energy consumption, unused...
