Great Resignation (OR) Great Recession (OR) Great Attraction?
Why there is a skill gap? Several reasons contribute to the skill gap in the manufacturing industry. TRIM is perhaps what can explain the most compelling reason for the shortage of skilled personnel. TRIM is an acronym for T = Technological Advancement R = Retiring baby boomers I = Ineffective training methods M = Misconceptions about the job 1. Technological Advancement The last few years have seen unprecedented...
SMART FACTORY Transformation with the OCTET RULE
SMART FACTORY TRANSFORMATION WITH THE OCTET RULE Octet rule is rule of thumb in Chemistry states that, atoms tend to form compounds in ways that give them 8 valence electrons & thus the electron configuration of a noble gas. Analogously, to build or to transform to a #SMARTFACTORY, well-defined 8 strategies are important. 1. Connectivity : Well-defined network infrastructure strategy for...
Intelligent Automation Simplified : A Synopsis
Intelligent Automation Simplified : A Synopsis Intelligent Automation is one of the key drivers in business transformation today. It has now become a part of the enterprise strategy of many large organizations. From back-office automation of manual, labor intensive processes, it has become a key enabler in enterprise transformation, automating customer journeys spanning across front, mid, and back offices. It...
Top Cybersecurity Challenges and Trends to Watch out in 2022
In the growing threat landscape and rising security incidents across the globe, 2021 can best be described as a growth year around cybersecurity and data protection platform. The level of threats and incidents has significantly raised in various business areas; however, the adaption of new technology has not decreased. Awareness of cybersecurity risks and need for security posture grew...
Hallucinating XR
There is a distant possibility of an Extended reality experience through hallucination. Let’s see the current state of tech, advancements & feasibility. Before we get there, Do you know Extended Reality (XR) is one of the art forms practiced in Ancient India? It’s called Indrajaal (இந்திர ஜாலம்: Tamil) — The art of Magic, illusion and deception. Listed in the 64 art forms...
Robotic 3D Manufacturing for Unmatched Flexibility
Robots tackle complex geometries in additive manufacturing, 3D cutting and composite layup. Robots are extending their reach. These multi axis articulators are taking 3D manufacturing and fabrication to new heights, new part designs, greater complexity and production efficiencies. Integrated with systems to extend their reach even further, their flexibility is unmatched. See how robots virtually defy gravity in additive manufacturing (AM),...
THE PAWN
Pawn are the most underestimated, underutilized resources in the world of chess as well as in the real world as well. Pawns form more than 50% of population in any organization and hence are extremely critical to understand as you have to deal with them every day for may be more than 50% of your productive time and yeah...
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) – “An AI & ML based Future”
A Blog Series on New & Emerging Technologies - by Mr. Subham Sarkar Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) – “An AI & ML based Future” What are Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)? In layman terms,"GANs are a system that pits two neural networks against each other to improve the quality of their results”. A GAN is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning...
SMART FACTORY LEAGUE
SMART FACTORY LEAGUE is a two-day senior-level summit closely focused on bringing decision-makers in the manufacturing industry together. It is a perfect platform for manufacturing experts to share their knowledge, discuss trends, and network. In 2022 we will meet again in Hamburg on September 29-30. Industry 4.0 is honoured to partner with Smart Factory League In this article, let us guide you...
Sustainability Centric Software Development Life Cycle
Sustainability Centric Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Business Case framing and evaluation framework Over last few years, an accelerated sense of urgency has crept in our minds to address the key question regarding how to make world a more sustainable place so that we leave a better place to live for our future generations. While global political leaders, climate activists...
