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Fernco leverages FourJaw technology to transform factory insight and productivity

Fernco, a global leader in plumbing and water management solutions, has leveraged smart factory technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics to drive efficiency, optimise machine utilisation, and streamline operations, transforming its factory insight and productivity approach by automating the capture and analysis of machine utilisation and energy consumption data.

The collaborative revolution: How AI, digital twins and cobots are reshaping manufacturing and industry

The modern industrial landscape is changing rapidly, driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, and collaborative robots (cobots). This trifecta is not only enhancing existing operations but fundamentally reimagining how manufacturing and logistics sectors function, creating a synergistic environment where human and machine capabilities are maximised.

The importance of energy efficiency for industrial ESG goals

Energy efficiency is essential in building a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. Here, Thomas Feßl, Business Development Manager at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explores how optimising energy efficiency can help companies to enhance their resilience, improve sustainability and achieve their ESG goals.

Make logistics sense for industrial facilities
- Software - Cloud / Edge / Big Data
- (09/06/2025)
Logistics plays an important role in efficiency for a wide range of facilities, requiring a digital transformation journey that links data with other critical information.
Ensuring ICH compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Software - Cloud / Edge / Big Data
- (09/06/2025)
The pharmaceutical industry operates within a complex and highly regulated environment, where ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines is paramount.

The supply chain picture in 2025
- AI - Machine Learning
- (09/05/2025)
Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency and intensity of the changes have the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains.
Saving costs and improving reporting through MES implementation strategies
- Software - Cloud / Edge / Big Data
- (24/04/2025)
MES systems enhance operational efficiency, provide substantial cost savings, ensure quality control, help with regulatory compliance and traceability, and improve decision-making processes.

Data storage innovations revealed at Technology Live! London
- Software - Cloud / Edge / Big Data
- (14/04/2025)
Data storage innovators took centre stage at the latest London edition of Technology Live!, sharing developments from breakthroughs in SSD controller code to testing SAS deployments in outer space.
How to build away from legacy
- Software - Cloud / Edge / Big Data
- (10/04/2025)
When it comes to managing their IT, many organisations are hindered by legacy. Don’t go for a complete overhaul, upgrade legacy systems incrementally, says Craig Cook, Chief Engineer at Agile consultancy Catapult. .