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  • World Trade Suffers - Can Automation Help?

    While the world from the U.S. to China basks in record temperatures, harried citizens can at least look forward to the inevitable end of summer and the arrival of the misty, fruitful autumn. Unfortunately, no such relief is in sight for the global economy.

    Markets & IndustryTradeshift4 minutes

  • Innovation management according to ISO 56002

    ISO standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are among the most popular management systems for companies worldwide. With the ISO 56000 family, the International Organization of Standards is currently introducing a new series for innovation management. This article explains the components of the standard, the benefits for companies, and the innovation management systems guide ISO 56002, which is at the heart of this series.

    ProcessesDr. Marcus Liehr9 minutes

  • From Factory automation to Business Process Automation

    "Robotics process automation" makes a reference to automation. On the factory floor, automation is a well established essential function. We consider the vast experience in industrial automation helpful for a more in-depth view on automation in general, beyond robots, and will look into possible further developments in hyperautomation based on industrial automation established practices.

    RoboticsChristopher Ganz14 minutes

  • How digitization helped us during the last recession

    We are currently facing another crisis - perhaps even a full-blown recession. The (unfortunately) common means of cutting costs and laying off employees won't get you very far. What helps is to know the bottleneck of the company and to align the management to it - only (and really only) this way you can raise the crucial reserves. In the article, I explain 10 fundamental lessons that got me and my team through the crisis of 2008.

    TrendsWolfram Müller9 minutes

  • The Future of eMobility - Is Electromobility inevitable?

    The electrification of transport is inevitable. This is not a question of if, but when, given the pressing challenges we face in terms of climate change and air quality. The big question is: what will the future hold for eMobility? Will it overcome the hurdles that remain and become the dominant form of transport?

    Industrial Manufacturing & Industrial GoodsAric Dromi5 minutes