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The automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world: Operational stock hit a new record of about one million units. This represents about one third of the total number installed across all industries according...

With the rise of smart supply chain infrastructures, there is a growing need for seamless data interoperability and data integrity to ensure efficient and secure supply chain operations.   “Smart supply chains,” an umbrella term for the integration of advanced technologies...

The metals industry is subject to significant market volatility, with fluctuations in demand and supply affecting the price of metals. The global trade of metals is also becoming increasingly complex, driven by changes in trade policies, tariffs, and currency exchange...

The global blockchain in healthcare market size was USD 2.54 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 285.64 Billion in 2032, and register a revenue CAGR of 69% during the forecast period. Rising demand for secure data transmission...

An international research team led by the University of Cambridge has developed a cost-effective and eco-friendly method for producing smart textiles using industrial looms. This technique enables the creation of flexible, durable smart fabrics with no size or shape limitations,...

The Biotransformation Technology presents a new and innovative strategy for effectively and efficiently processing plastics that evade refusing streams resulting in their biodegradation. Our world has developed a strong reliance on plastic items, resulting in significant negative impacts on the...

Why is sustainable procurement so important? And how can organisations use technology to accelerate their efforts? One of the biggest challenges companies face is designing and implementing sustainable procurement policies and overcoming a lack of crucial visibility across their supply...

The world’s first carbon border tax, or CBAM – the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – could have important implications for the global economy. The European Union is set to strengthen its climate mitigation framework with the adoption of the first...

Supply cost fluctuations, constant changes in consumer behavior, and fierce competition make the manufacturing business more challenging than ever. Fortunately, the emergence of predictive analytics in manufacturing helps enterprises make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the competition using more...

There’s huge potential for 5G networks to help create truly smart factories when used in automation, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, robotics, cloud, mobile broadband, edge, quantum computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Uses for 5G include mobile robots in...