While the film may have taken place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (warning: content may contain spoilers), Star Wars: Rogue One is influenced by modern-day technology and accompanying concerns. Let’s break down four things Rogue One taught us about the future of automation.
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As 2017 approaches, manufacturing leaders are reflecting on all of the changes that occurred in 2016 and planning ahead for what’s forecasted to be a prosperous upcoming year. To help manufacturers prepare for the industry’s upcoming growth, we’ve compiled seven manufacturing new year’s resolutions.
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We’re witnessing a reverse in outsourcing as companies bring their manufacturing facilities back to America — building new plants on U.S. soil and making sustainable use of domestic resources.
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In a digital age where face-to-face communication is sharply declining, it’s no wonder 99 percent of marketers said they found unique value from trade shows they did not get from other marketing mediums. To jump start your research, we compiled a list of 10 important trade shows manufacturers should keep an eye out for in 2017.
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While we saw plenty of life-changing medical devices this year, it’s predicted that the expansive growth of the medical device market will reach $398 billion in 2017. Let’s take at look at five of the medical innovations we expect to see in the new year.
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In order to compete in a global economy, manufacturing leaders must constantly work to improve their organization’s productivity. To help managers create and facilitate a better plant floor, we’ve compiled four best practices for improving manufacturing productivity.
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Communication is often listed in the top four job skills. The problem: today’s technology is weakening communication skills, shortening attention span and increasing anxiety. Let’s take a look at reality.
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Ninety-two percent of manufacturers cited cyber security concerns this year. This represents a 44 percent increase compared to the first Manufacturing Risk Factor report in 2013. Here’s what you need to know.
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