#SOUTHTEC2023 October 24-26 in Greenville, SC is shaping up to be THE event for vendor-agnostic Smart Manufacturing strategies! The 3-day event will be demonstrating the business value of Smart Manufacturing, the best of technology innovations that are reducing the cost and complexity, and providing a chance to engage with manufacturing thought ...

"We live in interesting times" is a quote that seems to be echoed daily across all areas of manufacturing and the supplychain given the rapid change sin supply and demand. Unfortunately, change is as inevitable as death and taxes. Change, in fact, is the driver of those two certainties. If changes in health due to age, genes, and environment don’t ...

Concerned about profits, supply chains, the environment, or your organization’s public reputation? One surprising way to enhance all those areas is to consider your supply chain, particularly the inefficiencies. Waste not, want not, as the old adage goes, is a fine, pithy sentiment to be sure. The “waste not” part however has often proven to be a ...

Octane announced the highly anticipated finalists for their prestigious 2023 High Tech Awards! These awards celebrate and recognize the exceptional individuals and companies who have driven innovation and displayed outstanding excellence in the ever-evolving world of technology and ThinkIQ is proud to be recognized as a finalist in the Best ...

This is a continuation of last week's blog Revolutionizing Manufacturing Yard Operations: Unleashing the Power of AI, so if you haven't read that yet please do so now here.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly emerging as an indispensable solution to address industry challenges within the manufacturing sector. obstacles in the manufacturing yard — a critical site within the industrial ecosystem — businesses are turning to the power of AI to unlock untapped potential for enhanced safety, optimized processes, and ...

In today's era of advanced technologies and digital transformation, the concept of a smart factory has emerged as a beacon of productivity and efficiency for manufacturers. To achieve the vision of a fully automated and intelligent factory, there are several elements that must be incorporated, the most fundamental of which is data capture. Data ...

Would an airport allow flights without a tower full of screens showing exactly where every aircraft is located? Never. But complex businesses today are frequently flying without integrated data, nor any real visualization of their critical processes. Data has become critical to any manufacturing operation, but only properly utilized data. The ...

As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, sustainability (green manufacturing) has become a key concern for manufacturers worldwide. This places manufacturers under pressure to reduce their environmental impact. But how can we achieve sustainable green manufacturing while also maintaining a sustainable business model? The ...

In the era of Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing technology has transformed the way companies operate, manage and optimize their production processes. One of the most significant benefits of this technology is material traceability, which enables manufacturers to track their raw materials and finished products throughout the supply chain. And now, ...