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LEADERSHIP


30 visionaries merging the cyber


and physical worlds


Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor


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oday, manufacturing leaders from all cor- ners of the world, are working with aca- demics and government-funded organiza- tions to tackle the challenges that come with any revolution in making. GE, which has deep roots in aviation,


consumer products, energy, healthcare and transportation, is triangulating the issue of becoming a “digital industrial company” from several fronts. Its executives have their eyes on the prizes—which range from sustainability and produc- tivity to competitiveness and new market development. For others, and not just manufacturers but also the


long list of companies supplying materials and parts and selling resulting products, survivability is at stake. The Internet of Things is transforming manufacturing to such a degree that becoming obsolete is a real threat to those who hesitate to jump on board. The people presented in this list of Who’s Who in Smart Manufacturing will no doubt change society for the better. Running effi cient, lean, safe, responsive, coor- dinated and sometimes shared shops and factories can contribute to gains in jobs and US national security, as well as medical advances, for example. As you’ll see on the following pages, they are working on myriad issues, including:


đƫ developing and supporting markets for secure and connected machines among manufacturers of OEM machinery and robotics;


đƫ making data-driven manufacturing attainable for all US industries through cloud-based, open- architecture software;


đƫ monitoring and evaluating manufacturing performance during the production process;


đƫ helping small and medium shops monitor machine tools and work orders in real-time,


đƫ using sensors, remote monitoring, prognostics and intelligent decision support tools to request maintenance ahead of breakdowns;


đƫ promoting an internationally approved standard for motion control;


đƫ using cloud computing and machine learning with management software to help manufacturers increase quality and profi ts and cut carbon emissions.


đƫ making more durable parts that are lighter and less costly to produce via additive manufacturing;


đƫ providing steady, secure connectivity, and đƫ establishing an online marketplace that brings the sharing economy to manufacturing.


Without further ado, Smart Manufacturing introduces 30 visionaries you need to know:


Spring 2016


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