Manufacturers are adopting AI at breakneck speed. Parsec Automation's 2026 State of Manufacturing Industry Report, a global survey of 1,200 manufacturing leaders, found that 72% have adopted AI in some form. That adoption is still accelerating, and every new deployment adds to a growing base of insight about what is ...Read More
Industry 4.0 promised a transformational physical-to-digital-to-physical loop to convert insights into action by infusing machines with intelligence, connecting everything on the plant floor, and feeding AI models that translate digital intelligence back into physical outcomes. The promise of Industry 4.0 By most measures, that promise has been delivered on the ...Read More
The data center construction industry sits at the intersection of rapid digitization, artificial intelligence (AI), and global demand for resilient, scalable computing. Data center construction is booming, and economist Alan Furman of Harvard estimated that along with tech investment it may be responsible for as much as 50% of US ...Read More
Rapid and effective onboarding of new workers has become a 'must-have' capability for companies as they rebuild post-pandemic workforce skill sets. In today’s everything-digital age, digitalizing onboarding offers the flexibility and accessibility that traditional classroom and paper-based methods lack. However, like any tool, digital training can be ineffective if not ...Read More
The manufacturing industry is facing a pressing labor shortage, with many companies struggling to attract and retain skilled frontline workers. Several factors contribute to this challenge, including an aging workforce, increased competition from other industries, limited growth of vocational training and the perceived unattractiveness of the job opportunities available to ...Read More
The U.S. manufacturing sector is currently undergoing a boom, thanks to a strong economy and significant federal investment. In 2023 alone, the sector received $196 billion in federal funding for manufacturing construction, marking a 143% increase since 2019. This capital infusion, which continued into 2024 with an additional $32 billion, ...Read More
In industrial settings, where machinery and equipment pose inherent hazards, implementing robust lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures is crucial for safeguarding the well-being of workers. In the realm of industrial safety, the lockout-tagout (LOTO) process stands as a cornerstone for preventing accidents during equipment maintenance and servicing. To optimize safety and compliance, ...Read More
Growth Prospects The global upstream industry will invest over $500 billion and generate over $800 billion in free cash flows in 2024. (3) 81X The increase in unconventional oil and gas productivity due to technology over the last decade. (6) 60% of oil and gas executives expect digital technologies and ...Read More
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are an essential foundation for successful manufacturing companies. To uphold these practices effectively, companies must establish robust systems and procedures. Among the critical elements of GMP is ensuring and validating workforce compliance with established policies. However, the implementation of these validation processes often comes with significant ...Read More
With the exposure to a wide variety of equipment and the dynamic, complex nature of oil field services operations, companies in the oil and gas industry have historically faced challenges in ensuring the well-being and competence of their frontline workforce. Frontline operator positions in the oil and gas industry are ...Read More