The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation as it embraces Industry 4.0, and smart factories are at the forefront. Smart factories represent an advanced form of manufacturing where ...

Overview The World Economic Forum named 23 new Global Lighthouse sites in January 2026, each with verified, audited results rather than pilot-stage claims.Three ...

The ambition is to build factories that are more adaptive, resilient and resource-aware without losing the human judgment ...

BMW Group has expanded its use of Physical AI in manufacturing by introducing the ...

Valiot, a prominent provider of Artificial Intelligence solutions for manufacturing, has been recognized as a Top Smart Factory Solutions Provider for 2022 by Manufacturing Technology Insights. The ...

Smart factories represent an evolution from traditional manufacturing, transforming automated processes into fully digital, interconnected, and adaptive production ecosystems. Leveraging advanced ...

Smart factory operators are well aware of the cyberthreats they face but acknowledge lack of readiness to defend against them. Organizations operating smart factories largely agree that cybersecurity ...

Smart factories are not just the future—they’re the only way forward for midsize manufacturers determined to stay competitive and profitable. As global competition, labor shortages, and rising costs ...

Smart factories are changing the face of manufacturing. Using connected devices, intelligent insight and automated processes, organisations can produce more, and better products in less time, for less ...

The economy has come roaring back following the Covid-19 pandemic, with consumers rushing to buy cars, appliances, home goods and so on. Overall, U.S. retail sales are up double digits compared to ...