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Articles Tagged with ''Industry 4.0''

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Vision & Sensors | Machine Learning

Traditional Machine Learning for Practical Machine Vision: It’s Been There All Along

We’ll look at its practical implementation for machine vision inspection in industrial automation use cases.
David L. Dechow
June 5, 2025

We define machine learning and explain how it works within machine vision, with a focus on where machine learning can be effectively applied to enhance inspection reliability and capability.


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Test & Inspection

Metrology Automation and Industry 4.0

Enabling smart manufacturing with reliable data.
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Leo Park
June 2, 2025

Recently, I ordered gym clothes online using an AI's size recommendation based on my past purchases, which suggested a "medium." Trusting the technology, I placed the order, but the clothes didn’t fit. While this was a minor inconvenience for me, it sparked a thought: What if such inaccuracies occurred in manufacturing?


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Management

Trends in Manufacturing: Advances in Technologies and Methodologies

As globalization continues to influence manufacturing practices, organizations must remain adaptable and resilient in the face of change.
Doug Pennington
December 31, 2024

Manufacturing is evolving through Industry 4.0, advanced robotics, and additive manufacturing, enhancing efficiency, customization, and rapid prototyping while posing challenges around employment and data security.


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Standards Update

Sustainability and Technology are Shaping the Next ISO 9001 Update

ISO 9001 is leading changes in quality. Sustainability has changed from a suggestion to a requirement, and upcoming revisions will align the standard with the latest in Industry 4.0, including AI and IoT technologies.
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Genevieve Diesing
December 31, 2024

Prepare for a transformative shift in quality management as sustainability becomes essential. Major updates are set for 2026 with ISO 9001, integrating AI into quality systems, followed by a significant overhaul of ISO 14001 in 2028.


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Vision & Sensors | System Integration

The Expanding Role for Machine Vision in Smart Factories

Making the most of machine vision starts with understanding smart manufacturing and how machine vision delivers actionable data
David L. Dechow
December 12, 2024

Unlock the potential of smart factories with machine vision, a transformative technology that enhances efficiency and productivity by delivering actionable data in real-time. Explore how it’s revolutionizing manufacturing in the era of Industry 4.0.


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Test & Inspection

Benefits of Adopting Standard Inspection Tools Across Manufacturing

Ultimately, standardized software and modular platforms don’t just improve inspection—they help manufacturers thrive in the face of industry-wide challenges.
Catherine M. Phillips
November 18, 2024

The manufacturing sector faces challenges like labor shortages and supply chain issues. Adopting standardized modular inspection systems can boost efficiency, improve communication, and reduce costs. These tools also facilitate advanced technologies, helping manufacturers thrive in a competitive landscape.


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Medical

Digital Twin Technology for Manufacturing Medical Devices

Integration of digital twin technology in medical device manufacturing provides the potential to improve device performance, optimize production processes and reduce quality defects.
Priyankkumar Patel
November 14, 2024

This article will explore digital twin technology, its effects on medical device manufacturing, and the associated benefits and challenges. The global market for digital twins was valued at over $8.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $138 billion by 2030.


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3d schematic of a factory using Metrology solutions in the production line - illustration Industry 4.0.
Measurement

The Rise of Industry 4.0 and its Impact on Metrology

As smart factories have grown to embrace more advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and smart sensors, they’ve also evolved to include more developed forms of metrology.
Fabian Vitte
November 11, 2024

These advancements made our factories smarter by enabling systems to communicate with each other, share live data, and make decisions without human intervention. 


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What Capability Analysis Can Do for Non-Conformances

November 4, 2024

Quality assurance professionals in manufacturing know that even a single non-conformance can result in rejected batches or regulatory violations. The Process Capability Index (Cpk) helps teams catch potential issues before they become costly problems.


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Management

Leverage Industry 4.0 to Support a Healthy Organization

The value of Industry or Technology 4.0 comes when it supports organizational goals, aligns with the strategic plan, and enables employees to improve how work gets done.
Grace L Duffy MBA, LSSMBB
October 3, 2024

Industry 4.0, or Technology 4.0, signifies the shift towards automation, data exchange, and advanced technologies like AI and IoT in manufacturing and beyond. Its value lies in aligning with organizational goals and strategic plans and enhancing employee efficiency, offering a comprehensive approach to modernizing operations across the board.



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