3 megatrends for the factories of the future - World Economic Forum
Jan 10, 2019 · A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies factories of the future that are reshaping manufacturing through the early adoption of game-changing technologies.
Are microfactories the future for the manufacturing sector?
Mar 4, 2024 · Building the factories of the future Microfactories certainly look like the factories of the future, but how does a manufacturer know if it should change its entire operational setup in this way? …
What are lighthouse factories and how are they shaping manufacturing ...
Sep 17, 2020 · 10 new manufacturing sites have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network. There are now 54 ‘Lighthouses’, the world’s most advanced factories, which are leading the …
This is how a smart factory actually works | World Economic Forum
Jun 25, 2019 · Connected factories track the location of labour, materials, machines, and moveable assets in real time. IIoT digitizes the production environment by integrating the Manufacturing …
Safety is becoming a strategic advantage in manufacturing
Sep 16, 2025 · Manufacturers make workplace safety a talent magnet and productivity driver, using smart tech and human-centric design to boost retention and resilience.
6 countries successfully growing their manufacturing – and what they ...
Jan 20, 2025 · Global challenges are rewiring supply chains and manufacturing companies are rethinking their operations. From Brazil to Singapore, here's how six countries are managing the shift.
Semiconductor manufacturing and big tech's water challenge
Jul 19, 2024 · Semiconductor manufacturing requires huge amounts of water to form ultrapure water, impacting the local environment and needing innovation and scrutiny.
Supply chain and manufacturing transformation: Key takeaways from …
Jan 30, 2025 · As Anish Shah, CEO of Mahindra Group, explained during the Keeping up with Smart Factories session, their digital transformation has enabled real-time production rerouting, predictive …
Made in China 2.0: The future of global manufacturing?
Jun 26, 2025 · In smart factories, AI optimizes energy consumption, predicts maintenance needs, and fine-tunes production in real time. In logistics, it orchestrates fleets and warehouses with near …
How AI is transforming the factory floor | World Economic Forum
Oct 22, 2024 · AI is transforming factories, optimizing production, cutting costs and boosting sustainability – the Global Lighthouse Network provides examples.