With the increasing power of digital technology, the idea of a connected manufacturing system that can sense, analyze, and respond will soon be a reality.

This story was originally published by Knowable Magazine.

The Covid pandemic has highlighted the role that manufacturing plays in our society.

Data can transform manufacturing. It’s also a term that continues to prompt discussions within the industry.

More than 80 percent of U.S. food manufacturing plants operating today were built more than 20 years ago and may lack safety features.

The idea of digital transformation can be scary. The growth of technology is outpacing a comfortable pace of adoption for many manufacturers. But remaining content with the status quo often means being left behind.

The importance of data analysis in manufacturing operations can’t be overstated.

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In recent months, we’ve learned that manufacturing during a global health crisis puts organizations under immense pressure to maintain operational efficiency while upholding product quality and employee safety.

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