Africa is one of the most exciting and potentially dynamic markets in the world, and has the potential to create a world-class advanced manufacturing sector. Here's how to do it
Machine workers and humans should be mutually reinforcing on the factory floor – leading to a more productive future.
A look back at the space technologies which have been developed and refined since the first moon landing show just how far we've come.
With labor pools shifting and the cost of overseas manufacturing rising, forward-thinking businesses will seize on a disruptive time to prepare themselves for the future.
Inside a seafood processing facility in Norway, machines, not humans, evaluate the quality of salmon, weigh and grade the fish, and distribute it to the production units. Soon, machines w...
With the European share of global manufacturing exports shrinking, companies must ensure they address the R&D gap and plan for the future.
Smaller factories situated closer to their target markets can allow global companies to operate more nimbly and help democratize entrepreneurship.
As the dawn of electrification and the early history of computing show, pioneering technology means little without the right mindset to apply it.
Spreadsheets, white boards and paper forms are still being used to track production processes in the pursuit of efficiency
Teff demand is increasing around the world because of its perception as a superfood. Ethiopia currently produces 90% of the world's supply, but inefficient farming methods are holding it ...
By changing business and manufacturing practices, we can mitigate industry's impact on the environment
The digitalization of manufacturing can generate significant benefits - but to make the most of the opportunities it presents, businesses need to empower their people.
With lower environmental impact and reduced supply chains, digital manufacturing – including 3D printing – is a progressive force for good.
‘Additive manufacturing’ needs to embrace change, such as sustainability and materials flexibility, if it’s going to fulfil its true potential for industry.
It's how people choose to use new technologies that will decide how the production jobs of the future evolve.
