In today’s data-driven environment, real-time monitoring has become indispensable for efficient operations and strategic decision-making. COSYS Dashboards have been developed to meet this demand, providing a centralised platform that transforms complex process data into clear, actionable insights.
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The race toward smarter, more autonomous factories is accelerating. At the heart of this transformation lies the convergence of 5G connectivity, edge computing, and real-time process control. Together, these technologies are reshaping how manufacturers monitor, analyze, and optimize their operations—unlocking new levels of precision, efficiency, and flexibility in quality management.
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Xometry, a global AI-powered marketplace connecting buyers with suppliers of manufacturing services, has unveiled its inaugural, Manufacturing Outlook report, a forward-looking analysis of the forces shaping the manufacturing industry for 2026.
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Generation Z’s talent profile is well-suited for modern manufacturing, possessing digital fluency, artificial intelligence skills and a collaborative mindset, which align perfectly with smart factories.
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A new milestone in smart manufacturing has been reached in China. Midea Group’s Jingzhou washing machine factory has been officially certified by London-based World Record Certification Agency (WRCA) as the world’s first intelligent agent factory covering multiple manufacturing scenarios.
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Cognitive automation is emerging as one of the most significant enablers of smart manufacturing. By combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision with traditional automation, it goes beyond executing repetitive tasks to make decisions, adapt to changing conditions, and continuously learn from data.
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Manufacturers are increasingly embracing a ‘shift-left’ approach, moving verification, validation, and risk mitigation earlier in the product lifecycle. This philosophy, originally born in software engineering, is now becoming a central pillar of Smart Manufacturing.
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Orbbec has unveiled its Pulsar ME450, a breakthrough in 3D LiDAR sensing that redefines how robotics systems perceive their environment. With its ability to dynamically switch scanning patterns and adjust vertical fields of view, the Pulsar ME450 introduces a new class of metrology-grade sensors designed to meet the complex and evolving needs of modern manufacturing and industrial automation.
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The global manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Confronted with persistent labor shortages, complex supply chains and rising tariffs, manufacturers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation not just as tools of convenience, but as essential ingredients for future success.
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FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics has announced a series of upgrades to its analytics platform, including new customisable production dashboards and automated reporting, designed to give every level of a manufacturing organisation instant access to the data they need, when they need it, to improve productivity, decision-making, and operational performance.
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