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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017

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Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. The industrial internet of things (IIoT) has exponentially increased the amount of data produced.

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The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017

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Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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Industry 4.0: The Emergence of Cognitive Manufacturing

Enterra Insights

Industry 4.0 is the popular name given to the fourth industrial revolution ushered in by the digital age. They write, “Industrial production was transformed by steam power in the nineteenth century, electricity in the early twentieth century, and automation in the 1970s.”[1] ” Some pundits believe Industry 4.0

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Industry 4.0 is the Foundation of Manufacturing’s Future

Enterra Insights

Industry 4.0 is a term coined by the German government as shorthand for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. They write, “Industrial production was transformed by steam power in the nineteenth century, electricity in the early twentieth century, and automation in the 1970s.”[1] Vieira goes on to explain that Industry 4.0

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A Recap of Cerasis’ Week at Fabtech 2017

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Fabtech 2017 is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. FabTech 2017 - Day 1. Fabtech 2017 - Day 2. Fabtech 2017 - Day 3. In this video we talk to: Sturdell Industries - Booth: C41006 - [link]. In this video we talk to: Sturdell Industries - Booth: C41006 - [link].

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Top 3 Priorities for Manufacturing Companies in 2018

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Companies are hoping to continue their revenue growth in 2018 by setting priorities for manufacturing in 3 key areas. KLR has released the results of its annual manufacturing industry outlook report , and the optimism following last year’s elections will continue straight through 2017.

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Industry 4.0 — Are We There Yet?

Enterra Insights

” The same question is often asked about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (aka Industry 4.0). He asks, “Does everyone have the same idea about the definition of Industry 4.0 ”[1] In order to determine how far along we are on the road to Industry 4.0 The term Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0