Manufacturing
Follow the business trends shaping manufacturing, from smarter supply chains and additive manufacturing, to the impacts of the fourth industrial revolution.
When the chips are down: how to manage the global semiconductor shortage
A shortage of semiconductors, the brains inside electronics and cars, has raised questions about how manufacturers manage their...
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Could reshoring help manufacturers survive COVID?
Coronavirus has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, so with reshoring now a major talking point, are...
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We can choose what global economy COVID leaves us
The coronavirus crisis is a golden opportunity to stop blaming globalisation for problems and start shaping a more collaborative world economy
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Are the right-to-repair laws fair?
Manufacturers have long built products so consumers can't fix them themselves, but growing demand for a circular economy and less e-waste could soon change all that
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Five ways 5G will kickstart Industry 4.0
Fifth generation mobile networking is set to transform several industries, none more so than manufacturing. According to a study by Ericsson, the 5G business potential for the sector in 2026 is some $113 billion. But how exactly will the new network ignite the fourth industrial revolution?
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Why manufacturing must digitally transform
Digital transformation without the right culture is meaningless and companies that fail to appreciate its importance risk stumbling at the first hurdle
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Drone developments: massive potential for manufacturing
Drones used in manufacturing are still very much in their infancy, but the possibility for aerial imaging, asset monitoring and safety inspection is exciting industry experts
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Electric cars in trouble as green levy threatened
President Donald Trump is considering axing a generous tax credit designed to encourage electric vehicle sales in the United States. If it happens, green car manufacturers could face a rocky future
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Hardware vs. software: which wins in manufacturing?
Great mechanics need great instructions, and manufacturers upgrading to smart factories will need to balance their investments in both hardware and software to stay ahead of the competition
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Manufacturing talent: what can you do to bridge the gap?
As the engineering and manufacturing sectors continually evolve, filling the gaps in talent created by technological change remains a constant battle
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Manufacturing cyberattacks could cripple the UK
The potential for international cyberwarfare could put manufacturers in the firing line as hackers go after vital services and large-scale industrial facilities
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Who will be the winner of the fourth industrial revolution?
Each industrial revolution produced a significant reordering of manufacturing nations. As the world embarks on what many predict will be its fourth, which countries will be the main beneficiaries and how will global economic dynamics shift?