Seven emerging trends that are changing manufacturing

Description: In the last decade, few industries have been impacted by rapid advancements in technology quite like manufacturing. Manufacturers have been faced with an “evolve-or-die” ultimatum as customers expect faster rates of innovation. A lower cost of entry has introduced a seemingly endless flow of new competitors, and new technology has transformed the modern shop floor. The proliferation of smart sensors is changing R&D and operations, providing manufacturers with massive amounts of data that presents both a great risk and a great opportunity.