The Fourth Industrial Revolution is well underway, and it's transforming manufacturing back into an economic powerhouse. Ideas behind smart manufacturing are fueling it. There are many technologies ...

While there has been significant support of digitization innovation, the manufacturing sector has been relatively slow to adopt digital technologies. This is problematic as digital ...

Learning is a process much like manufacturing; initial mistakes can lead to new discoveries while an ability to adapt and change can lead to an improved end result. Miami University College of ...

If you are in manufacturing, you probably have heard of Industry 4.0, smart factories, the fourth industrial revolution, and smart manufacturing. But what exactly is the difference between all of ...

Smart manufacturing is evolving beyond traditional automation toward autonomous "lights-out" factories where digital twins ...

In a world full of "smart" devices (i.e., smartphones, smart watches, and smart appliances), such technology is increasingly entering manufacturing and processing in forms like condition monitoring, ...

Smart manufacturing integrates modern artificial intelligence, and data science into the manufacturing process for enhanced productivity, sustainability, and economic performance. In this collection, ...

The first moving assembly line was installed by Henry Ford in 1913, which shortened the building time of a car from 12 hours to less than 2 and transformed mass production. This was a game-changing ...

In smart manufacturing, timely and accurate data flow is critical. Manufacturers seek to monitor every step in their process to ensure optimal results. However, significant challenges include ...

Prestigious Annual Awards Program Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Top Internet-of-Things Innovators Around the Globe ...

Purdue University’s online smart manufacturing graduate certificate is aimed at men and women working full time in manufacturing, supply chain and information technology industries and businesses.