Manufacturing and Operations

Industrial facilities test phone-photo gauge reading to replace clipboard rounds, enabling real-time data logging and early failure detection.

Manufacturing firms are testing virtual reality training tools to improve onboarding, safety, and skills retention amid labor shortages.

New AI and CCTV integration aims to improve warehouse safety by detecting near-misses and unsafe behaviors, reducing injuries and insurance costs.

Research indicates that increasing a bulb’s lifespan can negatively impact brightness, energy efficiency, and cost, raising questions about longevity-focused designs.

Researchers develop a glue that adheres to nonstick surfaces and can be easily wiped clean with ethanol, promising advances in manufacturing and cleaning.

Siemens highlights the importance of physical AI for manufacturing, partnering with NVIDIA to develop an industrial AI platform and digital twins.

Rail companies are testing white paint on rail sides to improve visibility and reduce derailment risks, with initial trials showing promising results.

Scientists have developed a new ‘super alloy’ that could improve metal strength and sustainability, with potential implications for manufacturing processes worldwide.

A movement advocating for improved multi-product multi-channel queueing systems with guaranteed wait times gains attention among consumers and industry experts.

A movement by female tech enthusiasts pushes for improved multi-party multi-channel queue systems ensuring bounded wait times.