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Future Factories: The Elegance of Simplicity
Thousands of manufacturers began gathering yesterday to attend the 19th annual Automation Fair, Rockwell Automation’s user conference and partner event, at the vast Orlando Convention Center. They come to network with each other and share stories, learn how to better use Rockwell’s technology arsenal, and discover what Rockwell’s partners may bring to the table. And [...]
How Electric Cars Will Disrupt Auto Manufacturing
While most traditional automakers are busy trying to maintain their existing manufacturing practices and factory landscapes, the emergence of new electric cars looks set to have a disruptive impact on how automobiles are produced and components sourced in the future. Among the exhibits at the recent Paris auto show, one new model in particular caught [...]
Manufacturing Will Only Get Smarter
Walmart’s use of RFID to track product movements at the shelf level hints at a day when the link from store shelf to manufacturing planning is immediate and empowering.
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