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Top 6 smart manufacturing tech trends that are here to stay in 2021 This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

This year manufacturers were forced to change the way they use technology - and there was no looking back. Plex System's Jerry Foster shares six trends in manufacturing tech to look for in 2021

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Creating a manufacturing world without product recalls This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Is it possible to eradicate product recalls and remove waste in the manufacturing supply chain? Anurag Garg of Plex Systems talks through the steps to proactively prevent recalls

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The future of work – an automation boom is closer than it may appear, and manufacturing is leading the way This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Automation in manufacturing continues to grow in the wake of COVID-19. Jerry Foster from Plex looks at what the data says about the future of work on the factory floor

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Facing the uptime imperative – why preventative maintenance is crucial for uncertain times This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

At a time when uptime is even more precious than ever, businesses must get serious about preventative maintenance, writes Anurag Garg of Plex Systems

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Advice for the pragmatic manufacturer in a world of IIoT hype This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Practical advice for manufacturers who want to cut through the IIoT hype and address real-life business concerns, by Anurag Garg of Plex Systems

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Manufacturers - this is how to escape the perils of pilot purgatory This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Manufacturers shouldn't fear innovation, but there are four steps they must take to avoid falling into pilot purgatory, writes Plex Systems' Anurag Garg

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How to design a user experience with the shop floor operator in mind This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

When going mobile in manufacturing, the user experience must have the shop floor operator in mind. Plex UX designer Hollie Tanner describes her approach

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150-year-old candy maker shares its 3-part recipe for maintaining quality This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Sanders Candy reveals its 3-part recipe for maintaining quality and food safety, working with technology, people and regulators, as Chris Bishop of Plex explains

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Manufacturers - how to get the most out of your MES This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Manufacturers get more out of a manufacturing execution system (MES) when it connects beyond the factory floor to other enterprise systems and data, writes Mike Hart of Plex Systems

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Can you trust your manufacturing business to the cloud? This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Trust your manufacturing business to the cloud? Todd Weeks from Plex explains how the MES provider tracks availability, reliability, scalability, and security

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Wearables and augmented reality on the manufacturing shop floor This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Real-world examples of wearables and augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) on the manufacturing shopfloor. Plex CTO Jerry Foster shares customer stories

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Automating operational processes - driving product innovation This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Cloud-based ERP has helped powertrain parts maker MFC Netform streamline operations, keep innovative and stay competitive, writes Plex System's Chris Bishop

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Manufacturing - a ballet choreographed by the flow of making things This article is sponsored by: Plex logo on slim black background

Jason Prater, Plex VP of development, shares his perspective on how new technologies such as mobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data/analytics will shape the manufacturing industry in the coming years.

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