The chemical industry has played a fundamental role in the development and growth of industrial economies around the world. However, the chemical industry itself is also experiencing a revolution, known as Chemistry 4.0. This concept refers to the digital transformation of the chemical sector. The growing…
The supply chain has been an area of early adoption of technology. Barcoding and RFID were widely used years ago for tracking, while ring scanners have been used for inventory picking in the past decade. The miniaturization and lower cost of computing power have enabled…
Up until a few years ago, the main purpose of a manufacturing company was to make good quality products and make a profit. Pollution and climate change were not a concern then. Dumping waste into the ocean and rivers, overuse of fossil fuels, and the…
Until a few years ago, it was unthinkable that a person could wear a device on the body to monitor their health, for example. Or that an IoT-enabled device could predict machine failures. However, these things have become part of everyday life, and no one…
The COVID-19 pandemic inspired manufacturers to speed up their digital transformation and Industry 4.0 programs. These efforts will provide manufacturers with greater visibility, resilience, efficiency, flexibility and, ultimately, enable them to compete better for business. At the heart of any successful digital transformation is change…
Pharmaceuticals manufacturers face many challenges in the Digital Age. Although new technologies have created more opportunities for process improvement, rules and regulations have delayed its implementation and it is taking longer than in other industries. Strict documentation, data integrity, and process validation rules create an…