In this era of increasing environmental concerns and strict regulations, manufacturers are seeking ways to improve energy efficiency in their operations. Industry 4.0 Smart Manufacturing technology offers innovative solutions to reduce energy consumption and cut costs. In this blog, we will discuss strategies of energy efficiency in manufacturing ...

The chemical industry is one of the most critical sectors of the global economy. Beyond its economic value, the global availability of its products, and the quality and safety of those products is essential for building agility and resilience to meet societal needs amidst a volatile global landscape — as events in recent years have shown. ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules requiring manufacturers to disclose climate-related information in their financial statements. With the increasing importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship, these rules will have a significant impact on the manufacturing industry. In this blog, we will discuss ...

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a complex process that involves numerous steps, from drug development to final packaging and distribution. This process is crucial to ensuring that medicines are safe and effective for patients. However, with complexity comes inherent risks that can impact the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical ...

The adoption of Industry 4.0 Smart Manufacturing has been a significant focus for companies seeking to enhance their competitiveness, efficiency, and safety. To better understand the progress and challenges faced by manufacturers, CESMII (The Smart Manufacturing Institute) has been conducting market research surveys for the past five years. In ...

In today's food industry, ensuring food quality and safety is of paramount importance. The increasing global population, along with the growing demand for nutritious and healthy food, has led to a need for innovative solutions. Technological advances in Industry 4.0 Smart Manufacturing have played a crucial role in helping the food industry ...

Smart Manufacturing, also known as Industry 4.0, is revolutionizing manufacturing safety and efficiency. In this blog, we delve into four critical elements required of a Smart Manufacturing system: Visibility, Integrated Data, Robust Analytics, and Aligned, Proactive and Automated Actions.

As a manufacturing manager, it's essential to be aware of potential blind spots that could impact your facility's productivity, safety, and overall success. By recognizing these areas and implementing smart manufacturing solutions, you can optimize your operations and ensure a clear path to success. In this blog, we will reveal the common blind ...

Construction and cement are industries in which inefficiencies can quickly become costly — upwards of $177 billion annually for the industry on the whole. Increasingly, organizations are implementing Industry 4.0 digital technologies to reduce delays and help yard operations run more safely, and more smoothly. Let’s look at how construction and ...

Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth, is proud to present the RPI Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center and CESMII – “The Smart Manufacturing Institute”, as their industry experts provide an introductory workshop on Smart Manufacturing and why it is critically important to implement now to secure the future ...