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Advanced Manufacturing and Production
'Lighthouse' factories are more productive than ever. Business leaders explain how they do it
Fifteen new organizations have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network as leaders in technologies like AI and digitalization, to achieve growth without increasing thei...
Fourth Industrial Revolution
3D printing method turns goo into a hand in minutes
This work involves a 3D printing method called stereolithography and jelly-like materials (hydrogels), used to create products such as contact lenses.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
How industries can use automation to innovate
Open, interoperable standards for automation tools in industry can drive recovery.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Lighthouses Live: Reimagining Operations for Growth
Join us as we celebrate the newest members of the Global Lighthouse Network on 17 March 2021 from 14:00 to 15.30 (CET).
Fourth Industrial Revolution
The world’s first 3D-printed school is taking shape in Madagascar
3D-printing technology could help widen access to education post-pandemic by being used to construct sustainable schools, quickly and cost-effectively.
Artificial Intelligence
Hyundai shrinks its ‘walking car’ robot to carry cargo, get rides from drones
The robot has several design innovations such as 360-degree directional control, the ability to carry cargo and a range of sensors for remote observation.
Artificial Intelligence
Will robots be good or bad for our jobs? Here are lessons from Japan
Researchers looked at Japan's adoption of industrial robots and found, contrary to previous studies, they could expand employment and increase wages.
The Davos Agenda 2021
3 ways traceability can fulfill the sustainability promise
Stakeholders are demanding sustainable supply chains - cross-sector collaboration is key to making the 'digital thread' of traceability standard practice.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Manufacturing reimagined: from improved productivity to profitable growth
Manufacturers that choose to reimagine their growth strategies by embracing the advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are setting new benchmarks.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Manufacturing can be the engine of global recovery – here's how
COVID-19 has shown just how critical the manufacturing and production sectors are. Here's how to ensure they are resilient and sustainable in the future.
COVID-19
How COVID-19 is changing the economy – and what we can do about it, according to Christine Lagarde
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, outlined the challenges facing the global economy at the World Economic Forum’s Pioneers of Change Summit.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
This is the key to manufacturing in a post-pandemic world
Companies must collaborate on analytics and data for a productivity increase, improved customer experience and societal and environmental societal impact.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Are 'mangineers' the future of lean manufacturing?
What do you get when you cross an engineer with a manager? For one Chinese manufacturer, the answer is a big boost in operational efficiency. Here's why.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
5 ways to empower the manufacturing workforce to survive the pandemic and thrive beyond it
The need for an improved environment for frontline work has never been greater.
Plastics and the Environment
SDI 2020: Meet the investor looking for tech pioneers to help create a circular economy
Funding the right technology startups is a key way of reducing waste and making supply chains more sustainable - and should be an intrinsic part of economic activity.