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Manufacturing
Shortage of semiconductors impacting production

The disturbances are expected to have a negative impact on earnings and cash flow. (Image source: Volvo Group)
Volvo Group has announced that the global shortage of semiconductors will have a substantial impact on its production in the Q2
Arburg to exhibit innovative turnkey system at Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021

In the fully-automated production cell of drinking cups the Arburg Turnkey Control Module SCADA system visualises all relevant process and quality data. (Image Source: Arburg)
The Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021 will see Arburg present a new turnkey system that is set to raise the bar in aspects of digitalisation, automation and the circular economy in plastics processing
Schneider Electric, Origin Systems partner to deliver smart factory solutions for Gulf?s manufacturers

The smart factory concept is a shift away from traditional automation to a fully connected and flexible system. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with regional systems integrator Origin Systems to provide consultancy and expertise to Gulf-based manufacturers who are looking to upgrade their factories through the latest technologies
Why AI is right for manufacturing operations
Manufacturers are struggling to adequately adopt AI across their business. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Bob de Caux, vice-president of automation at IFS, sheds light on AI-enabled ERP tools and how manufacturing organisations can take advantage of them