With an increased focus on reshoring and boosting competitiveness in the U.S. and other developed economies, manufacturers are adopting a new wave of software solutions to improve operational ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Co-Founder of Fictiv. Stanford MechE. Ford Alum. Forbes 30 Under 30. The manufacturing industry in 2024 is defined by a ...

The digital revolution and the drive for competitive efficiency are pointing towards an increase in technology investments. As markets, supply chains and the economy remain dynamic and continue to ...

In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries ...

Walk through any smart factory today, and you can feel data humming around you. Machines broadcast health signals, quality checkpoints feed inspection images to the cloud, and planners tweak schedules ...