Feature, Manufacturing, Cloud, Azure, AI

Building the factory of the future today with the right technology

Building the factory of the future today with the right technology
By Jacqui Griffiths | 19 July 2019

Transformation is rippling through the manufacturing industry as companies look to advanced cloud and digital communication technologies to empower their business

Manufacturing is transforming as companies empower themselves with cloud and digital technologies

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, Big data

How digital transformation is changing the face of manufacturing

How digital transformation is changing the face of manufacturing
By Guest | 01 July 2019

DriveWorks’ Lucy Price takes a look at the evolution of technology in the industry

News, Cloud, Azure

Five ways Microsoft Azure is transforming business

Five ways Microsoft Azure is transforming business
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 24 June 2019

Companies and organisations worldwide are using the cloud technology to improve processes

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, Big data

Using the OPC Unified Architecture for manufacturing success

Using the OPC Unified Architecture for manufacturing success
By Guest | 17 June 2019

OPC Foundation’s Stefan Hoppe explores the platform that manufacturers worldwide are using for the secure exchange of information

OPC Foundation’s Stefan Hoppe explores why manufacturers use the firm’s platform

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, IoT

Schneider Electric is helping organisations start their digital journeys

Schneider Electric is helping organisations start their digital journeys
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 03 June 2019

Being able to upgrade and enhance operations is crucial if manufacturers want to increase productivity. Senior vice president Ali Haj Fraj explains how automating processes transformation is often the first step towards a digital

Ali Haj Fraj explains how automation is often the first step in digital transformation in manufacturing

News, Manufacturing, Cloud, IoT

Arvizio launches 3D hybrid rendering for Microsoft HoloLens

Arvizio launches 3D hybrid rendering for Microsoft HoloLens
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 30 May 2019

Used in conjunction with 5G, the extended reality solution could have a huge impact on manufacturing

News, Manufacturing, Cloud, Azure, IoT

How is technology transforming manufacturing?

How is technology transforming manufacturing?
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 27 May 2019

Microsoft’s Esat Dedezade explores how Azure, HoloLens and IoT are getting more from the industry

Feature, Manufacturing, Dynamics, Cloud, IoT, AI

Game-changing breakthroughs for manufacturers

Game-changing breakthroughs for manufacturers
By Jacqui Griffiths | 23 May 2019

At Hannover Messe 2019, the firm demonstrated how technology advances and innovations in intelligent manufacturing are delivering game-changing breakthroughs. Here we discover what this means for the industry

How advances in intelligent manufacturing are enabling new levels of innovation for the industry


News, Manufacturing, Cloud

Mitsubishi to acquire ICONICS to strengthen software portfolio

Mitsubishi to acquire ICONICS to strengthen software portfolio
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 20 May 2019

Partnership will help the firm to access the manufacturing and building automation markets 

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, IoT

A new hope for the future of manufacturing

A new hope for the future of manufacturing
By Guest | 09 May 2019

DXC Technology’s Mozhi Habibi explains how insights from internet of things devices can reduce downtime, streamline supply chains, improve product quality, optimise asset performance on the plant floor and more

DXC Technology’s Mozhi Habibi explains how IoT insights can streamline operations

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, IoT

How ATS Global is turning knowledge into Industry 4.0 productivity

How ATS Global is turning knowledge into Industry 4.0 productivity
By Guest | 06 May 2019

Knowledge, it spreads like wildfire. Yet all this knowledge does not yet translate to increases in productivity. Mike James explains how the Manufacturing Operations Management Institute and the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association are trying to change that

Mike James explains how manufacturing bodies are trying to improve the use of technological knowledge

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, IoT

Integrated industry means industrial intelligence

Integrated industry means industrial intelligence
By Guest | 03 May 2019

Going digital can be daunting, but Steve Rommel explains that partnering with experts like Konica Minolta makes this critical step easy for small- and medium-sized firms

Digitalisation can be daunting for small firms, but Steve Rommel believes experts like Konica Minolta can help

Viewpoint, Healthcare, Life sciences, Dynamics

Making pharmaceutical products safe with AX for Pharma

Making pharmaceutical products safe with AX for Pharma
By Guest | 19 April 2019

Human errors could have high costs in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries but AX for Pharma Dynamics 365’s Advanced Warehouse Management simplify the productions, storage and shipping of safe drug products. Andrea Ruosi tells us more

Andre Ruosi explains how the firm is avoiding human error with its Advanced Warehouse Management

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, Hannover Messe, Azure, IoT

How ICONICS can maximise manufacturing asset performance

How ICONICS can maximise manufacturing asset performance
By Guest | 08 April 2019

Melissa Topp explains how the firm’s Digital Twins for Manufacturing solution uses virtual modelling to optimise operations management, engineering time and resources, and productivity

Melissa Topp explains how the firm’s digital twins solution can optimise time, resources and productivity

News, Manufacturing, Hannover Messe, Cloud, Azure

Microsoft and BMW launch Open Manufacturing Platform

Microsoft and BMW launch Open Manufacturing Platform
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 03 April 2019

Solution aims to help manufacturers innovate by leveraging data and joining a cross-industry community

News, Manufacturing, Dynamics, AI

Toyota improves operations with Microsoft HoloLens

Toyota improves operations with Microsoft HoloLens
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 02 April 2019

Mixed reality technology is simplifying paint inspections and ensuring employee safety

News, Event, Manufacturing, Hannover Messe, AI

Hannover Messe: showcasing Industry 4.0, AI and 5G

Hannover Messe: showcasing Industry 4.0, AI and 5G
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 01 April 2019

Event’s expanded programme will be a hub for forward thinkers from industry and government

Viewpoint, Manufacturing

Education is key to successful manufacturing on the edge

Education is key to successful manufacturing on the edge
By Guest | 29 March 2019

ATS Global’s Mike James explains the importance of embracing a fresh approach to smart manufacturing and industry 4.0

ATS Global’s Mike James explains the importance of embracing smart manufacturing and industry 4.0

News, Manufacturing

Six key trends affecting the future of the manufacturing industry

Six key trends affecting the future of the manufacturing industry
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 13 March 2019

New Microsoft report reveals changes in how firms view, conduct and monetise their business

Case study, Manufacturing, Cloud, Big data

Lonza is using technology for scalable manufacturing

Lonza is using technology for scalable manufacturing
By Rebecca Gibson | 28 February 2019

The Swiss multinational firm is using technology from OSIsoft and Microsoft to implement a unified data management system across all its manufacturing plants

Firm is using tech from OSIsoft and Microsoft for a unified data management system across all its plants