Manufacturing is the King of Industries, yet leads to political disruption. What are the numbers behind all the outrage, and how should we view the phenomenon?
A recent panel explored where automated manufacturing had already worked out. The speakers referred to real-life examples in healthcare, oil and gas, locomotive, and other industries—outlining the challenges on the road and tips at hand.
Every day, thousands of locomotive parts are moved from a warehouse to assembly lines at GE’s facility in Fort Worth, TX. With RFID tags and Predix, GE has optimized the flow and tracking of 400+ carts that transport materials.