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[WRE | ADVISOR]


AEM IDENTIFIES FIVE MANUFACTURING TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2020


BY: MIKE SCHMIDT F


rom the Editor: While most of you, our readers, are not engaged in manufacturing in the same sense that the typical member of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers would be, these trends are no less significant.


Many of these trends will be very much a part of our work, whether in the warehouse or on the jobsite. Tey’re going to be inherent in the products we use on-the-job, or critical to the safety and efficiency of the processes we apply everyday. We’ve written about some of these topics before, and they’re well worth revisiting as we kick off a new year, and a new decade.


Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of several ever-evolving and cutting-edge trends and technologies. Many of these trends and technologies are poised to have a significant impact in 2020 and beyond, so it’s critically important for manufacturers to develop a keen understanding of what they are, how they will grow over time, and how they will impact those within the industry – both this year and in the future. With that in mind, let’s look at five manufacturing trends to watch in 2020:


WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY Te rise of the Internet of Tings (IoT) in industrial applications has given way to the increased prevalence of wearable technology in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers of all types and sizes are increasingly


looking into – and investing in – wearable devices with different sensors that can be used by their workforce. According to a recent article from EHS Today, electronic features found in wearable devices allow for organizations to monitor and increase workplace productivity, safety and efficiency. In addition, employers are now readily capable of collecting valuable information, tracking activities, and providing customized experiences depending on needs and desires. Improvements in bio-sensing now allow for health parameters such as body temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen levels to be monitored. Furthermore, employers now have the ability to leverage the data they obtain to complement welfare programs and reduce healthcare costs.


Factors leading to the increased adoption of wearable technology include portability, convenience, operational efficiency, and much more. Consumers use the technology for fitness and health tracking, mobile notifications at a glance, and even contactless payments. Te business world has taken notice, and wearable technology is quickly becoming a fixture in manufacturing.


An article from Manufacturing.net notes that potential applications in the manufacturing sector include safety awareness and injury prevention, training, process improvements, situational awareness, augmented reality, remote management, as well as authentication and security planning.


PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE Effective equipment maintenance is central to the success of any manufacturer. So it goes without saying that the ability to predict impending failures and


Cranes on the Gold Lot at ConExpo 2017 30 JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2020 WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE


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