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A whole new layer of insight can be harvested inside factories with the data you already have, today. Companies are sometimes holding back from leveraging sensors and tools like AI and deep data analysis that would allow for it because of cultural gaps between, for example, IT and OT. Ownership issues can also be a problem if some are, say, building devices vs operating devices. Paul Boris, EVP at Praemo fights against using red herrings like security concerns inside the same factory to continue down the same old paths that limit performance. He understands how seductive risk avoidance can be. And he speaks frankly about this and other issues with Brett Brune, editor in chief of Smart Manufacturing magazine.

Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.

After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.

Keep valuable workers and prepare the workforce of the future

Smaller, more versatile vehicles and robots help address the labor shortage

How the ecosystem can combine efforts to secure the future of manufacturing

Advances in automation offset labor challenges

Discover the advancements in metal AM technology and its potential to transform the aviation industry.

The complex world of artificial intelligence and machine learning—and why it all matters

Reshoring remains an uphill battle until we find and train more workers