Information technology and operations technology are unlikely candidates for a successful marriage. But to ensure that manufacturers thrive in the digital age, OT and IT must find ways to work together—or to at least, as on Tinder, swipe right to indicate interest.
I experienced the end of the Third Industrial Revolution as I began my career in manufacturing. Closed government and private networks gave way to an open network called the Internet.
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Changes in technology are spurring manufacturing to expand in the U.S., speakers said this week at a trade show.
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FANUC America held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction of its new West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Digital metrology enables faster measurements, saving time, money and convenience.
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While fossil fuels dominate the energy market, expect a new mix of parts as renewable energy and EVs grow in market share.
