Building on the foundation The foundation of a smart factory transformation is the technologies that enable connectivity: cloud, where data is collected and processed using edge computing, and 5G ...

In the wave of global manufacturing, Midea's washing machine factory in Jingzhou has become a shining example. Recently, the factory received certification from the World Record Certification Agency ...

The success of the Midea Jingzhou factory stems from its unique "smart factory" model. This model integrates production elements such as people, machines, materials, methods, and environment through ...

Today’s smart factory is not merely connected — it is self-aware, responsive, and constantly learning. Here, humans, machines ...

A recent example is a Chinese factory that wants to take electric vehicle manufacturing into a new, intelligent era.

The new space is the latest example of what local stakeholders said was the promise of the Smart Factory at an opening event and tour of the 60,000 square-foot facility last June — a promise ...

Automation is complex - especially in the manufacturing industry. Will the automation trend continue to accelerate? Infor's Henning Dransfeld looks at some examples of smart connected factories ...

Remote factory access enables off-site engineers to remotely identify and diagnose machine problems. Ng: What are barriers to faster adoption of smart factories? Chong: While most smart factories are ...

Recently, defect detection systems using artificial intelligence (AI) sensor data have been installed in smart factory ...

In another example, L.B. Foster completely reimagined its Magnolia, Texas, production site, introducing single-piece flow as its centerpiece. In short, changes in technology, processes and talent are ...

A smart factory is an extremely digitized, connected production facility, which is powered by smart machines. A smart factory is essentially a combination of machinery, automation and optimization.

Investing in and implementing smart sourcing and manufacturing solutions is not a quick and complete fix for today’s drug and device shortages, but it can help.