What is digital transformation in manufacturing industry?

Digital transformation in manufacturing is where an organization implements new digital technologies to improve all aspects of the manufacturing process. Digital transformation can be implemented wholesale or incrementally, depending on the situation.

What are the 4 main areas of digital transformation?

The four main areas of digital transformation are customer experience, data and analytics, cloud computing and mobility.

Why is digital transformation important in manufacturing?

Digital transformation can improve efficiency, streamline operations and increase productivity for manufacturers while reducing overall costs.

Why is digital transformation a challenge for manufacturing firms?

Digital transformation faces many challenges in the manufacturing industry such as a digital skills gap, change management practices and innovation initiatives.

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Digital Transformation August 31, 2023

Improving electric vehicle manufacturing with digital transformation

Electric vehicle (EV) investments are increasing and automotive manufacturers are moving to meet this demand, but companies will need to effectively utilize digital transformation to help meet the growing demand.

By Chris Vavra

Figure 1: An example of a digital twins solution architecture diagram. Courtesy: Saviant Consulting

Digital Transformation August 28, 2023

Why will intelligent digital twins become an industrial manufacturing must-have?

Smart device and equipment manufacturers must include digital twins in their product roadmap to help their industrial customers digitize manufacturing operations

By Deepak Singh

Digital Transformation July 19, 2023

How augmented reality improves maintenance and operational performance

Augmented reality (AR) can improve remote maintenance in manufacturing operations as well as resolve issues in hours rather than days.

By Anna Mazzoleni

The convention center at Hannover Messe 2023 was home to many press conferences, meetings and other events during the Hannover Messe 2023 event. Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media and Technology

Digital Transformation April 21, 2023

Hannover Messe 2023 Recap: Considerations for the future

General observations on the Hannover Messe 2023 experience and what industrial transformation means for the future of manufacturing.

By Chris Vavra

Left: German chancellor Olaf Scholz and center: Joko Widodo, president of Indonesia. Courtesy: Hannover Messe

Digital Transformation April 17, 2023

Industrial transformation key focus for Hannover Messe

Hannover Messe 2023's main theme is focused on industrial transformation and how companies are utilizing digital technologies.

By Chris Vavra

Digital Transformation March 30, 2023

Three pillars for digitalization success

The path to a digital production facility can be incremental, capturing benefits along the way through the proposed approach of tying lean practices to data collection so users throughout the facility have access to visualization and analytics.

By David Skelton

Digital Transformation March 23, 2023

Plant Engineering most-viewed digital transformation articles in 2023

Read the best articles about digital transformation including digital transformation in manufacturing, digital twins, simulation technologies and more.

By Tyler Wall