Articles tagged with "digital-transformation"
7 of the world’s oldest tech companies still rewriting the future
The article highlights seven of the world’s oldest technology companies that have continuously reinvented themselves over the past 150 years, adapting to massive technological shifts and industrial changes. These firms began with early technologies such as telegraphs, glassmaking, and paper production, evolving into modern leaders in telecommunications, engineering, materials science, and digital infrastructure. Their histories provide insight into the long-term nature of innovation and resilience in the tech sector. Among the companies discussed, BT Group originated in 1846 as the Electric Telegraph Company and has transitioned from telegraph networks to broadband, mobile, and cybersecurity services in the UK. Siemens, founded in 1847, evolved from electrical telegraphy to a diversified engineering conglomerate involved in electrification, automation, healthcare imaging, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Corning, established in 1851 as a glass manufacturer, became a key player in specialty materials, producing innovations like Pyrex, Gorilla Glass, and ultra-pure optical fibers essential for modern communications.
energymaterialstelecommunicationsindustrial-automationfiber-opticsglass-manufacturingdigital-transformationHumanoid robots and AI help China's construction giant boost production
Zoomlion, a leading Chinese construction and agricultural machinery company, is significantly advancing its digital transformation by integrating AI and robotics across its operations. Since 2024, the firm has developed embodied-intelligence humanoid robots and established a full-chain AI system that spans construction machinery, intelligent manufacturing, management, and robotics. At its Zoomlion Smart City in Hunan province, the company operates 12 smart factories with over 300 production lines, including 20 fully automated “lights-out” lines. These factories utilize AI-driven scheduling and an industrial internet platform to coordinate processes such as cutting, welding, machining, painting, and assembly, managing over 100,000 material types and producing more than 400 product variants. This system enables agile, multi-model, small-batch manufacturing, exemplified by the production of an excavator every six minutes and other machinery at similarly rapid rates. Zoomlion’s robotics program, active since 2006, has evolved from programmable industrial robots for single-product lines to adaptive robots
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The article emphasizes the critical role of digital transformation in modern manufacturing, highlighting that in 2022, manufacturing contributed 17.5% to global GDP and employed nearly 13 million people in the US. To meet evolving supply chain demands and efficiency goals, factories must adopt smart technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and automation. These technologies offer tangible benefits including waste reduction through real-time data analytics, optimized maintenance to prevent downtime, increased productivity via automation, enhanced operational agility through predictive insights, and improved product quality with rapid defect detection. Data shows that smart technology adoption can boost productivity by nearly 50% and cut operating costs by over 40%. To build the factories of tomorrow, the article identifies five essential digital upgrades. The first two highlighted are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) software. ERP systems unify multiple operational areas—production, maintenance, quality control, asset management, and HR—into a single digital platform, enabling smarter automation
IoTsmart-factorydigital-transformationmanufacturing-automationenergy-efficiencypredictive-maintenanceindustrial-roboticsHow to develop oil and gas software: Step-by-step guide
The article "How to develop oil and gas software: Step-by-step guide" highlights the transformative role of digital technologies in the energy sector, emphasizing that data-driven solutions have become essential for modern oil and gas operations. It explains that the industry is undergoing a digital revolution with IoT sensors on drilling platforms, cloud-based SCADA systems, and real-time analytics enabling predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. These digital tools are no longer optional but fundamental for reducing downtime, preventing costly breakdowns, and supporting sustainable energy models focused on emission reduction and resource efficiency. Key characteristics that distinguish oil and gas software include the ability to process massive volumes of real-time data from sensors and geophysical surveys, integration with IoT and SCADA for remote asset control, stringent security requirements to prevent cyber threats that could cause environmental or financial disasters, and high reliability to avoid costly process stoppages. Practical applications include AI-driven drilling data analytics to forecast equipment failure, drone and sensor-based pipeline monitoring to detect leaks early, and predictive maintenance systems
IoTenergyoil-and-gaspredictive-maintenanceSCADA-systemsreal-time-analyticsdigital-transformationLearn about the state of the robotics industry at RoboBusiness - The Robot Report
RoboBusiness 2025, taking place October 15-16 in Santa Clara, California, will feature a keynote panel discussing the current state of the rapidly evolving robotics industry. Industry experts, including Sanjay Aggarwal (venture partner at F-Prime Capital), Jon Battles (VP of technology strategy at Cobot), Amit Goel (director of product management for autonomous machines at NVIDIA), and Brian Gaunt (VP of Digital Transformation at DHL Supply Chain), will explore what is working in robotics, the challenges faced, and emerging trends shaping the future. The session promises a candid, experience-driven conversation on breakthroughs, barriers, and market insights. The event is a premier gathering for developers and suppliers of commercial robots, produced by WTWH Media, which also organizes The Robot Report and other robotics-focused conferences. RoboBusiness 2025 will host over 60 speakers, a startup workshop, the Pitchfire competition, and extensive networking opportunities. More than 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest robotics technologies and
roboticsautomationAIautonomous-machinesNVIDIA-Jetsondigital-transformationsupply-chain-roboticsSiemens Earns Platinum & Highest-Ever Score in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating - CleanTechnica
Siemens has achieved the Platinum medal—the highest distinction—in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, earning a score of 85 points and ranking among the top one percent of approximately 130,000 companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis. This rating reflects Siemens’ strong performance across key sustainability dimensions, including Environment, Ethics, Labor & Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement. Siemens Mobility, assessed separately, also received a high score of 84 points. Over 90 percent of Siemens’ business activities contribute to positive sustainability impacts in decarbonization and energy efficiency, resource efficiency and circularity, and people centricity and society. The recognition underscores Siemens’ leadership and commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its operations and customer solutions. Siemens aims to scale its impact in industry, infrastructure, and mobility sectors while helping customers enhance competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability. Siemens Mobility highlights its dedication to sustainable rail industry solutions and rigorous sustainability standards across its operations and supply chain. The EcoVadis rating
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energyquantum-communicationnuclear-reactorcybersecuritydigital-transformationquantum-encryptionclean-energyChiều nay diễn ra Ngày hội Khoa học và Công nghệ Việt Nam
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robotsmart-factoriesdigital-transformationlogistics-managementautomationintelligent-schedulingindustrial-automationRobot Talk Episode 119 – Robotics for small manufacturers, with Will Kinghorn
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