The best old-school manufacturing focused on operational excellence. It was about controlling variability, adhering to schedules, reducing costs, and balancing supply and demand. It was good, but only ...

As more manufacturers adopt Smart Manufacturing methods, increasing connectivity and data availability within their organizations, they are also realizing that a connected supply chain becomes a ...

Smart manufacturing – the use of nascent technology within the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) to address traditional manufacturing challenges – is leading a supply chain revolution, resulting in ...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is well underway, and it's transforming manufacturing back into an economic powerhouse. Ideas behind smart manufacturing are fueling it. There are many technologies ...

Asking important questions—and in turn letting those answers lead you to the next questions—will put you on the path to smart manufacturing. Here are some examples to consider. Smart manufacturing ...

In smart manufacturing, timely and accurate data flow is critical. Manufacturers seek to monitor every step in their process to ensure optimal results. However, significant challenges include ...

Proponents of smart manufacturing often tout the advantages of connected machines, advanced robotics, and other digital technologies for achieving everything from faster production to a more engaged ...

The dream of smart manufacturing is becoming a reality. For industry leaders, smart manufacturing is a path to accelerated production through close collaboration between designers and builders and a ...

This activity was supported by Award #89233121DNA000035/89243422FEE400288 between the National Academy of Sciences and the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Numerous initiatives have been put into motion around the world to fundamentally transform manufacturing as we know it.