Smart Manufacturing – What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Get Started

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 ...
BLOG Mar 07

Avoid Recalls: How Food & Beverage Manufacturers are using technology to make their foods safer

Safety is critical in the food and beverage industry. Recalls have a devastating impact on reputation and finances. However, advancements in technology, particularly with smart manufacturing, offer food and beverage manufacturers powerful tools to improve food safety and avoid costly recalls.
BLOG Feb 28

You’re Doing It Wrong: How Discrete Manufacturing Analytics Can Help You Increase Your Machine Utilization… Without Hardware Upgrades

In any manufacturing industry, time equals money. Efficiency is key. The more efficient a manufacturing operation, the less downtime and waste, the greater the productivity and profitability. Increasing machine utilization is essential to maximizing production efficiency, productivity, and profitability, but many manufacturers aren’t capturing the ...
BLOG Feb 21

Increase Profits in Your Manufacturing Business with These 3 Tools

There are several pain points in modern manufacturing that can potentially be addressed with new technologies. What, then, are some of the best ways that modern manufacturing companies — sometimes called Smart Manufacturing or Industry 4.0 — can increase profits?
BLOG Feb 14

How AI Will Affect Food Safety in 2023 and Beyond

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in food manufacturing has been revolutionizing the industry, providing significant benefits in terms of quality control, production efficiency, and, most importantly, food safety. In the coming years, AI is expected to have an even greater impact on food safety from farm to table, helping to prevent food ...
BLOG Feb 07

Why Manufacturers are Using Transformational Intelligence to Turn their Data into Insights.

Modern manufacturers receive massive amounts of data from various sources, including not only their own IIoT devices and machines, but also from their vendors, customers, and supply chains. This much data can be overwhelming and difficult to make sense of. That’s where Transformational Intelligence comes in. In this article: A Treasure of Raw Data ...
BLOG Feb 02

3 Key Industry 4.0 Technology Trends Changing Manufacturing in 2023

Amidst the increasing global economic instability of the last few years, manufacturers have adapted by adopting new Industry 4.0 technology solutions to turn turmoil into a competitive advantage. These technologies are shaping the future of manufacturing for greater resilience and efficiency as they continue to revolutionize the way factories and ...
BLOG Jan 25

4 New Trends Influencing the Chemical Manufacturing Industry in 2023

The chemical manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, and the last few years of disruption and unpredictability have brought even more rapid shifts. It can be difficult to keep up with all the latest trends and innovations, but it’s important for chemical manufacturers in a competitive landscape to understand what’s expected to shape the ...
BLOG Jan 17

3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Setting Up Your Smart Factory

The face of modern manufacturing is evolving amidst global unpredictability, shifting customer demands, and growing digitalization. These changes have led many manufacturers to embark on an Industry 4.0 digital transformation for their operations. Smart Manufacturing is becoming the future of the industry, but getting started on the journey there ...
BLOG Jan 10

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BLOG Dec 27

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