Manufacturing Trends Report

whitePaper | June 22, 2022

These are unprecedented complexities in the manufacturing sector that will require companies to evaluate how operation layouts need to be modified to assure safety and operational efficiencies. These design decisions have a material impact on the productivity and efficiency of the production line and, hence, your business. How can manufacturers begin to effectively model and make these trade-offs? If necessary, how can these changes to the production line be persistently maintained and efficiently updated in the future? What is the “next normal” for these companies?

whitePaper | August 1, 2020

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in manufacturing is now an imperative to staying competitive. This means that becoming a digital enterprise is a requirement, as Bain & Company estimates the IIoT to have a $200B market potential by 2021. Organizations face a choice of building their own IoT platform or buying a pre-built platform. Read this joint Microsoft and Siemens white paper, "Make vs. Buy: Understanding the Tradeoffs Between a Build-Your-Own and Pre-Built Industrial IoT Platform," to learn the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, and get an understanding of how other manufacturers have gotten started.

whitePaper | September 21, 2022

While supply chain slowdowns, product shortages, and consumer demand disruptions are top-of-mind for most manufacturers, many are leveraging this challenging time to find opportunities that enable them to achieve digital dominance and accelerate transformatio

whitePaper | August 18, 2020

As with other manufacturing techniques, the 3D printing process can be challenging and demands a level of expertise and familiarization. This guide aims to help designers produce quality and cost-effective parts on Stratasys PolyJet 3D systems. The guide provides information for both new and experienced users. The topics covered in this guide describe tools and methods for optimizing design features, strength, and durability of printed parts, and ensuring that the parts meet your expectations.

whitePaper | January 13, 2020

Emerging technologies, such as advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, are transforming the world of production and creating new opportunities for industry, society and the environment. Data is critical, as is companies ability to manage it effectively. While manufacturers are making strides in this area, most focus on data within their companies and have difficulty maximizing their return on investment and driving innovation at scale.

whitePaper | July 14, 2020

Make no mistake, Manufacturing 4.0 technologies have played a vital role in manufacturers’ ability to remain agile amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturers responding to Hitachi Vantara’s Industry Insights: Manufacturing Operations During the COVID-19 Crisis survey indicated that digitalization was already a part of their long-term strategy prior to the outbreak and it is exactly those implementations that have helped them maximize output and maintain quality during the COVID-19 crisis.