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    Smart manufacturing is a smart move

    Graham Immerman
    Graham Immerman Industry 4.0 / October 25, 2018

    When is it risky to wait? When everyone else is moving forward. Utilizing smart manufacturing technology sooner rather than later is the smart choice. Industry Week reported that most manufacturing companies have been working on at least one smart manufacturing project since the end of last year and that, "moving to smart manufacturing can help you reach and serve customers better and more profitably." They also said that many businesses are experimenting by adding sensors to their existing equipment. Why not give it a try? 

    Recommended ReadVenturing Wisely into Smart ManufacturingSource: http://www.industryweek.com

    Perhaps more importantly, moving to smart manufacturing can help you reach and serve customers better and more profitably. Read More

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