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Industrial production lines are undergoing transformation to adapt to the competitive market. As factory of the future becomes real, inter-connected devices autonomously enable flow of data, allowing automated analysis. Automation requires machines that are highly technologically advanced to derive reliable results. With manufacturing shop floors ...

The Digital Thread is not a single technology but an entire ecosystem that links various enabling technologies to ensure smooth, continuous data flow. It integrates diverse tools and systems to maintain an uninterrupted stream of information across the manufacturing lifecycle. Industrial IoT sensors gather real-time data from machines, while cloud ...

The Future of the United States explores the transformative trends shaping national competitiveness, economic resilience, and technological leadership through 2035. US energy policy is reinforcing fossil fuel expansion while navigating the growth of renewables, addressing increasing electricity demand from AI-intensive industries, and modernizing t...

Quantum sensing is transitioning from laboratory research to industrial deployment, driven by the need for ultra-precise, reliable measurement in high-impact sectors such as healthcare, defense, and advanced manufacturing. This shift reflects a broader move from controlled, research-grade environments toward scalable, field-ready systems that meet ...

The concept of creating a replica of equipment or a system, or physical asset called digital twin is gaining interest in the manufacturing sector. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced software platforms, communication, big data analytics, and sensors are enabling improvements in efficiency and productivity. Mixed reality, holograp...

Collaborative robotics is emerging as a key force in the automation landscape, moving from industrial environments into homes and urban ecosystems. By integrating mechanical compliance, AI-driven perception, and human-aware intelligence, collaborative robots (cobots) are changing the way cities, homes, and institutions provide services in a safe, e...

The manufacturing and production industry is set for radical transformation spurred by 5 key forces (the cloud, Big Data, analytics, virtualization, and the Internet of Things). These technologies will sustain the future manufacturing community and ensure sustainable growth and profitability. This study investigates the impact of these forces on pr...

AI maturity, implementation, and AI-enabled or AI-augmented operations are increasing year over year, moving from pilot to production. Because AI delivers the biggest business outcomes, it is a top outcome driver. The impact of AI can be seen in quality control and computer vision in smart manufacturing as well. AI-powered visual inspection transfo...

This study examines the future of the process automation market, analyzing the shift from traditional hardware-centric systems to software-defined, AI-driven autonomous operations within process and hybrid industries. The research employs ISA-95 technology layer segmentation to assess market evolution and competitive dynamics across oil & gas, chem...