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AUGUST 2021

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FEATURES

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A Cold War era facility is a shining example of 21st century digital manufacturing.—Austin Weber

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Connectivity, data collection and advanced automation have become essential technologies for aerospace and defense manufacturers.—Jim Camillo

Audi, BMW and other automotive assemblers are progressing down the path of digital transformation.—John Sprovieri

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Medical manufacturers are embracing digital transformation as a means to gain agility and efficiency. —John Sprovieri

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Collecting data is the easy part; the challenge is what to do with it.—Austin Weber

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Like other transformative technologies, artificial intelligence presents manufacturers with unique challenges to overcome for successful implementation.—Jim Camillo

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IoT-enabled devices can alert management to worker fatigue, strain or risk-taking behavior.—Brian Kramer

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DEPARTMENTS

Short news items from the front lines of Industry 4.0.—Austin Weber

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A new survey reveals the benefits—and obstacles—to implementing Industry 4.0 technologies.—John Sprovieri

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This showcase displays the latest hardware, software, sensors and other technologies to help assemblers implement Industry 4.0.—Jim Camillo

Cover design by Mike Robinson

FACTORY OF THE FUTURE 2021

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