Top technologies for manufacturing

Manufacturing productivity and efficiency continue to rely on the latest innovation. A recent article in ABI Research.com listed 11 “useful technologies” in today’s manufacturing space and detailed how they benefit organizations in their continued efforts to stay competitive while meeting customer demand. Some of the top 11 technologies are:  Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): IIoT …

The battle between legacy operations and Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing operations by leveraging technologies and systems to drive efficiencies and improve productivity. Statista predicts the market will swell from $263 billion in 2021 to $1 trillion by 2028. A recent article posted on the MIT Sloan School of Management website states the surge is based, in part, “because sensor networks …

Everything-at-once guide to data regulation compliance

The list of compliance regulations has grown since the General Data Protection Regulation was implemented nearly five years ago – with more to come. Although there are positives related to these regulations, there are blind spots in how they are reported and monitored, says Terry Ray, Senior Vice President, and fellow for Imperva, Inc. Ray …

Cyberattacks in manufacturing sector gain attention of World Economic Forum

While advanced technologies are helping manufacturers stay competitive and meet consumer demand, they are also keeping the industry vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to the World Economic Forum. In a recent report, the organization says manufacturing “is the most targeted sector for cyberattacks” for two years running.  The organization is convening a multi-stakeholder community to strengthen …