Advanced Manufacturing Now

Operational losses can cost manufacturers 20% of potential revenue and threaten to hit 34% by 2030. A new report by Schneider electric details how open, software-defined automation can establish an AI-enabled foundation to counter the trend. VP of OEM Sales Greg Magdanz provides some insights and advice.

Economist Ron Hetrick discusses Lightcast's new report and AI's impact on the job market.

Hiring, training and retaining talent in a transforming industry, AI and growing demand. Emuge-Franken recently hosted "Explore the Future of Manufacturing" at its West Boylston, Mass., facility on Manufacturing Day in October.

On this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Limble CEO Gary Specter talks to SME Media Editor Rachael Thomas about the company's new State of Maintenance Report and the operational challenges facing modern manufacturing facilities. Specter reveals the stark realities of plant performance—including why nearly half of facilities experience more than ten hours of unplanned downtime each month.

Paul Van Metre shares some of the insights from his new book with advice on how to build a successful machine shop.