Smart Factory

Best in class: learn from the companies harnessing disruptive technologies to join up their value chains

Editor’s Picks

Siemens Congleton Digital Factory

Shining a Light on the Future Factory

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Industrial Data & AI

Why manufacturers are a particularly juicy target for cyberattack

CROP - Businessman on blurred background using digital artificial intelligence icon hologram 3D rendering - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

The key stages to deliver Artificial Intelligence into manufacturing production

Top jobs in 2040 - AI Translator - image courtesy of BAE Systems.

People & Skills

Top jobs in 2040 will involve virtual reality, artificial intelligence & robotics

Microsoft - The intelligent supply chain

Building the intelligent supply chain of the future

The Industrial Strategy is setting out a long-term vision for how Britain can build on its economic strengths.- image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Smart Factories: Combining cutting-edge tech with traditional people power

Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2019: Key takeaways

Women in Manufacturing 3D printing digital transformation - stock image

Improve operational performance & reduce costs with Additive Manufacturing

It is possible to turn the opportunties of IoT, Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 into a reality today - image courtesy of Adobe.

Shift to Industry 4.0 makes Digital Transformation the priority at Smart Factory Expo

A collaboration between MHP, KUKA and Munich Re, are combining their strengths and jointly developing the ‘SmartFactory as a Service’ concept.

KUKA propose ‘smart factory as a service’ concept

A UK firm has now launched a VR device enabling manufacturers to seize control of overheating devices - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Virtual Reality could combat issue of overheating devices

Connectivity for the smart factory of the future - HARTING Ltd

Connectivity for the smart factory of the future

The sun rises over the Liverpool Exhibition Centre as Day 2 of the Expo kicks off. Image courtesy of the Manufacturer.

Digital Transformation

Day 2 of the Smart Factory Expo gets going

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy