Articles by tag: industry 4.0
5G capacities across the globe continue to improve as countries embrace massive 5G infrastructure projects and as more connected devices launch with the network as their foundation. Surprisingly, though, not all next-gen solutions and industrial connectivity renaissances are going the 5G route. Volvo Group, for example, recently selected private LoRaWAN technology over 5G for […]
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IoT Advancements and Cybersecurity Risks: Boon or Bane for Cybersecurity in Modern Systems?
As industries grapple with the decision to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the importance of carefully considering the trade-offs between its potential benefits and the risks of cyber damage is paramount. With improvements to systems using IoT technology, companies are able to optimize production processes, increase profits, and reduce costs. But do the […]
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My Main Takeaway from ISC West 2023 is that Collaboration Must Come First for the Security Industry
I had the privilege of attending ISC West 2023 this year, the premier show for all things public safety. Every year, top minds and top brands gather to discuss the future of the security and surveillance industries, and this year the energy felt particularly buzzy. Of all the trade shows I’ve been to in my […]
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“Lighthouse Factories” Shine an Exciting Light on Industry 4.0 and China
A driving force behind Industry 4.0 efficiency, and in essence the sustainable and operational evolution overtaking industrial manufacturing, are so-called “lighthouse factories”. The World Economic Forum recently identified 18 more Industry 4.0 lighthouse factories, bringing the total to 132 manufacturing sites across various industries and regions. In these advanced manufacturing hubs, mindset and strategy […]
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The Need for Sustainability in Industry 4.0
What is Industry 4.0? A revolution that has many names, Industry 4.0 is the name of the 21st century technology boom that is creating advanced AI, robotics, and smart, connected devices. But how can industry 4.0 help change the way businesses conduct business? On this episode of “What Just Happened?“, host Christine Russo spoke […]
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Equity and Opportunity in a Software First Mindset: The Mission of Automation Alley
A new surging economy is emerging in Detroit, MI. That emergence finds its roots embedded in Detroit’s past in manufacturing. That rich history is poised to rise again through advanced automation. Companies like Automation Alley, a nonprofit Industry 4.0 Knowledge Center and home to the World Economic Forum’s US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, want […]
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Automation Alley: Gateway for Advanced Manufacturing Across the Globe
In October 2022, the White House launched its official National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing. This comprehensive strategy creates a vision for U.S. leadership in Advanced Manufacturing to grow the economy, create high-quality jobs, enhance sustainability, and strengthen supply chains. And when the U.S. leads, others will follow. Therefore, it is critical to find innovators […]