Automation technology has leveled the manufacturing playing field. Now smaller firms can be nimble, niche, and with new efficiencies compete against the big guys.

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The bigger players have been using this methodology for more than a decade.

Wireless solution providers must overcome ROI and KPI requirements to build scale across multiple use cases.

To remain ahead of the competition, operational managers can implement strategies to support strong operations management, including cost, quality and delivery.

People can develop and shape their own character.

A MiR200 robot from Mobile Industrial Robots has nearly eliminated fork truck traffic on the production floor, improving worker safety and ergonomics.

Industry 4.0 and automation were common themes across the show floor, as leaders hosted educational sessions providing tips towards digital transformation, and exhibitors competed to define exactly how Industry 4.0 and other trends will play out on the factory floor.