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There is no shortage of competition in a global market. As a manufacturer trying to get ahead of the pack, automation can help with problems like a limited skilled labor force, quality control issues and suboptimal throughput. But the high initial cost and extended implementation time can be deterrents.

As with any digital transformation process, the devil is in the details, and there are many potential pitfalls that can derail projects.

Manufacturers are facing shrinking product lifecycles with frequently changing customer demands. As a result, they need agile production and flexible factory layouts that can easily be modified whenever needed.

Most companies do not have a clear strategy for how they are applying IoT, Mark Weatherford, former Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security, said at an exclusive roundtable Smart Manufacturing convened recently in Chicago.

Mass efficiencies aid decarbonization efforts

ABB Robotics expands manufacturing and training capabilities at Auburn Hills, Mich., facility.

Turning the turning world on its head with multitasking CNC lathes.

Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.

Resources and guidance to achieve Industry 4.0 success