Perspective in Manufacturing

March 6, 2018

Manufacturers, keen to digitize their operations, are partnering with private equity to fuel Industry 4.0. With a bright outlook for manufacturing’s future, what is private equity’s Industry 4.0 investment strategy? This year, eighty-seven percent of manufacturing focused PE managers plan to implement digital transformation initiatives for their manufacturing portfolio companies.

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Freight Farms

Founded in 2010 in Boston, Freight Farms has established itself as a leader in the agriculture technology industry. The company was the first to bring farming into a shipping container to create their flagship product: The Leafy Green Machine. To date, there are over 200 Leafy Green Machines in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Current customers include Google and Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal Musk, who runs Square Roots in Brooklyn, NY.

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The Evolution of Robotics and Automation

Infographic | January 1, 2020

It is safe to say we would not be able to enjoy many of our modern conveniences without automation. Thanks to advancements in robotic technology, many industrial processes have been made faster, safer and more efficient. Although the use of automated equipment is ubiquitous now, it is important to remember that this was unheard of a lifetime ago.

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Lean Manufacturing: Five Key Principles

Infographic | March 29, 2022

Lean manufacturing is a method of reducing waste. It adds value by eliminating unnecessary elements. The five lean principles are inspired by the Toyota Production System, which is a framework for eliminating waste.

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How to Make Manufacturing More Efficient

Infographic | February 22, 2022

Production efficiency analyzes whether the economy is generating as much as feasible without wasting precious resources.

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Rising Manufacturing Cyber Attacks and Preventive Measures

Infographic | March 29, 2022

In 2021, JBS, a meat production company, was attacked by the Russian hacker REvil, who demanded $11 million to restore the system fully, TSMC, one Taiwan's largest manufacturers, suffered a cyber attack that caused $170 million in losses.

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Overview of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Infographic | January 27, 2022

Additive Manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing are projected to be at the forefront of Industry 4.0. AM Factors That Assist in Overcoming are : Complexity and performance,Cost reduction, Customization, Go-to-market andEco friendliness.

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Digital Manufacturing Marketing Plan Five Checklists

Infographic | January 3, 2022

Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) must recognize that utilizing digital platforms is the most significant way of marketing for manufacturing companies Amid the rising instability of the industrial environment, manufacturers must betterunderstand their target groups to build product marketing strategies adapted to their demands.

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Spotlight

Freight Farms

Founded in 2010 in Boston, Freight Farms has established itself as a leader in the agriculture technology industry. The company was the first to bring farming into a shipping container to create their flagship product: The Leafy Green Machine. To date, there are over 200 Leafy Green Machines in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Current customers include Google and Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal Musk, who runs Square Roots in Brooklyn, NY.

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