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Manufacturing megatrends While striving for these goals, we have made improvements that have tremendously helped us as a society to improve our lifestyle. But we are now in a different world altogether. The megatrends that are affecting manufacturing today require manufacturers to be even more focused on these goals to stay competitive and add to their bottom lines. The megatrends affecting the whole manufacturing industry include: Technology has always been the catalyst for achieving new heights in efficiency. Given the megatrends affecting the manufacturing sector, the need for data is dire. Manufacturers must make decisions in real-time and having relevant and useful data is a key to success in this new economy. Smart manufacturing practices What we call “smart manufacturing practices” are practices that use technology to affect how we do things today and improve them multifold. They revolve around three key areas: In a nutshell, smart manufacturing practices that focus on one or more of these key areas, helps manufacturers boost productivity and address challenges presented by the megatrends. Hence, it is important to invest in these practices to stay competitive. One more thing: There is no finish line when it comes to smart manufacturing. It should become a part of your continuous improvement program to evaluate and invest in technology that offers you more visibility, improves efficiency, and adds more flexibility to how you do things. Shishir Rege is a Technical Sales Specialist, Controls Architectures at Balluff Inc. He brings over 19 years of experience in applying robotics and industrial automation technologies in diverse industries including automotive, packaging, aerospace, and medical. Shishir enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for automation to solve today’s automation challenges.
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