Are microfactories the future for the manufacturing sector?
Building the factories of the future Microfactories certainly look like the factories of the future, but how does a manufacturer know if it should change its entire operational setup in this way?
Semiconductor manufacturing and big tech''s water challenge
Semiconductor manufacturing requires huge amounts of water to form ultrapure water, impacting the local environment and needing innovation and scrutiny.
Why should manufacturers embrace AI agents now?
To succeed, manufacturers must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and its latest advancement – AI agents – which push the boundaries of innovation and transform factories. The
This is how a smart factory actually works | World Economic Forum
Connected factories track the location of labour, materials, machines, and moveable assets in real time. IIoT digitizes the production environment by integrating the Manufacturing
How AI is transforming the factory floor | World Economic Forum
AI is transforming factories, optimizing production, cutting costs and boosting sustainability – the Global Lighthouse Network provides examples.
3 megatrends for the factories of the future
A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies factories of the future that are reshaping manufacturing through the early adoption of game-changing technologies.
Supply chain and manufacturing transformation: Key takeaways from
As Anish Shah, CEO of Mahindra Group, explained during the Keeping up with Smart Factories session, their digital transformation has enabled real-time production rerouting, predictive
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the factories of the future
The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey, has undertaken a global search and assessment for the most advanced sub-section of companies who are actively deploying
6 countries successfully growing their manufacturing – and what they
Global challenges are rewiring supply chains and manufacturing companies are rethinking their operations. From Brazil to Singapore, here''s how six countries are managing the shift.
What are lighthouse factories and how are they shaping manufacturing
10 new manufacturing sites have joined the World Economic Forum''s Global Lighthouse Network. There are now 54 ''Lighthouses'', the world''s most advanced factories, which are leading the
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