Troy, Michigan – A new white paper shows that a host of emerging technologies are converging on the shop floor to transform how things are made – from tracking products across a global supply chain to materials handling, shop safety and product quality. The inaugural Plex State of Manufacturing Technology examines the use of technology by more than 130 leading manufacturing organizations.
- See how cloud solutions are demonstrating real improvements in plant productivity, process improvements, and product quality
- Gain the insight on how manufacturers are continuously experimenting adapting and leveraging mobile, wearable, and IP-enabled tools and machines to improve all aspects of their operations
- Understand how cloud solutions are already transforming manufacturing innovation
Here are some of the key findings from a survey of more than 130 manufacturers:
- Manufacturers embrace new technologies in their operations:
- 55% of respondents use IP-enabled tools and machines
- 92% employ hand-held scanners
- 48% use sensors
- 27% use low-power Bluetooth, a technology that is just emerging
- Cloud solutions shown to improve operations:
- 74% of respondents have achieved improvements in process integration as a result of using cloud technologies in their operations
- 66% saw improvements in plant productivity
- 61% experienced better quality
- Technologies deliver real-time access to data for global supply chains:
- 81% of respondents have improved mobile access to data as a result of cloud technologies
- 80% use consumer mobile devices like tablets and webcams in their manufacturing operations
- Cloud technologies enable innovation:
- 40% drew a direct correlation between cloud technologies and their ability to innovate over the next five years
Source: PLEX