EPIC - Centre of Excellence in Production Informatics and Control

The mission of the EPIC Centre of Excellence – as a leading-edge knowledge centre of cyber-physical production systems – is to accelerate innovation, realize industrial solutions, train new generations of highly qualified professionals and support the development of a sustainable and competitive European manufacturing ecosystem.

Ronald Orth
How Industry 4.0 Will Transform Manufacturing Economy
newsmax.com - Darren Sadana
While the Industry 4.0 market is expected to be worth over $26.7 billion by 2024, it begs the question, what does that really mean for the …
March 30
Ronald Orth
Coronavirus will reshape the future of work
thehindubusinessline.com - C Gopinath
As people adapt to achieving efficiency while working remotely, new economic opportunities will arise The information circulating about the …
March 30
Ronald Orth
Creating Innovation in a Vacuum
eejournal.com
“No matter where you go, there you are.” – Buckaroo Banzai A new venture-backed startup is developing disruptive technology that promises to upend …
March 30
Ronald Orth
Start with the problem, not with AI
Medium - Dr. Janak Gunatilleke
In this post, we consider the importance of user research in AI projects and describe our approach at Mindwave. This is a phrase often heard from the …
March 30
Ronald Orth
3 strategies for becoming an employer of choice in these uncertain times
ragan.com - Ted Kitterman
Despite the disruption of the coronavirus, employers must take care to show internal investment and strive to become highly reputable to attract top …
March 31
Ronald Orth
Coronavirus Is Bringing Back the Forgotten Tech Trends of 2012
Medium - Will Oremus
MOOCs, 3D printers, and smart thermometers are having another moment Eight years ago this month, Udacity CEO Sebastian Thrun brashly prophesied that …
March 31
Ronald Orth
How data quality makes IoT projects more profitable
7wdata.be - 7wData
Global technology spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to reach $1.2 trillion (€1 trillion) in 2022, led by industries such as …
Dec 3, 2019
Ronald Orth
Ops 4.0--The Human Factor: Why 2020 will be the year of reskilling
mckinsey.com - Markus Hammer
In this series, we’ve focused on the human implications of the ongoing, technology-driven transformation of operations. While leaders know that …
Nov 22, 2019
Ronald Orth
How industry matters — past, present and future
Financial Times - Martin Sandbu
Industry and manufacturing have long made up a shrinking share of rich economies. Yet the sector still plays a big role in shaping our political and economic reality. Here is how, in three tenses: past,
Nov 28, 2019
Ronald Orth
Additive manufacturing and NI/TI metal bolster cooling technology
eurekalert.org - University of Maryland
Scientists at the University of Maryland (UMD) have developed a novel elastocaloric cooling material, comprised of a nickel (Ni)-titanium (Ti) alloy …
Nov 28, 2019
Ronald Orth
Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution redefines the economy, no more 'shareholders first' and other top stories of the week
weforum.org - Adrian Monck
Making money in an automated world. The 4IR is redefining the economy. ⇒ Explore: Future of Economic Progress From B Corps to zebras. How to build …
Nov 29, 2019
Ronald Orth
IoT for industries: Transform your industry
ericsson.com
Connecting industry sectors such as mining, automotive, smart metering, logistics, factories and warehouses can boost the industry’s efficiency, …
Nov 29, 2019
Ronald Orth
3D Printing
Metal 3D printing takes flight
TechCrunch - David Riggs
Filemon Schoffer is the head of community at 3D Hubs. 3D printing technologies explained • How expiring patents are ushering in the next generation of 3D printing While many designers and engineers find
Jul 24, 2016
Ronald Orth
NIST addresses metal 3D printer challenges with digital thread strategy
3dprintingindustry.com - Beau Jackson
For its value to the efficiency of manufacturing, 3D printing has become a key component of Industry 4.0 aka the fourth industrial revolution. Several …
Jul 17, 2017
Ronald Orth
GE is building the world’s largest laser-powder 3D printer
newatlas.com - By Michael Irving
GE has announced its plans to build the world's largest laser-powder additive manufacturing machine. The device, which will be developed through a …
Jun 22, 2017
Ronald Orth
New 4-D printer could reshape the world we live in
eurekalert.org - American Chemical Society
NEW ORLEANS, March 21, 2018 -- From moon landings to mobile phones, many of the farfetched visions of science fiction have transformed into reality. …
Mar 21, 2018
Ronald Orth
Preparing developing countries for the future of work: understanding skills- ecosystem in a digital era
ox.ac.uk
Karishma Bangaa, Dirk Willem te Velde 2019. Overseas Development Institute. Pathways for Prosperity Commission Background Paper Series no. 29 Oxford. …
Nov 26, 2019
Ronald Orth
Engineering
WEC 2019: Why engineering’s purpose is going to be more important than ever
createdigital.org.au - Rachael Brown
Is the future of engineering human? It’s a big question, but a panel of experts had a go at finding an answer during the World Engineers …
Nov 26, 2019
Ronald Orth
Predictions 2020: IoT Expansion Brings Even More Change
Forbes - Forrester
Using the internet to connect physical products and operations to business digital systems has evolved far from its roots as simple RFID tags. The internet of things (IoT) is proliferating across consumer
Nov 25, 2019
Ronald Orth
Autoware aims to make advanced AI available to small manufacturers
roboticsandautomationnews.com - David Edwards
Autoware says it aims to make advanced AI and related technologies available to small- and medium-sized enterprises that would otherwise not be able …
Nov 26, 2019
Ronald Orth
Automotive Industry Solutions
ibm.com
Avoid disruption and reinvent experiences with IBM’s deep industry expertise and AI-enabled products. Improve your existing systems for greater supply …
Nov 27, 2019
Ronald Orth
Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is redefining the economy as we know it
weforum.org - Katica Roy
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) upends current economic frameworks. Who makes money - and how - has changed. Demographics have changed. Even …
Nov 26, 2019
Ronald Orth
Edge Computing Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2019-2027)
meticulousresearch.com
Edge Computing Market by Application (Smart Cities, Industrial IoT, Remote Monitoring, Content Delivery, AR VR), Industry (Manufacturing, Retail, …
Nov 27, 2019
Ronald Orth
Commentary: Observations made on the future of supply chains from #FWLIVE Chicago
freightwaves.com - Brian Aoaeh
Nov 27, 2019
Ronald Orth
How 3D printing company Carbon is trying to shape the future of manufacturing
CNBC - Kevin Stankiewicz
There is a subscription for everything, some say. Of course, they don't mean it literally. They're just trying to prove a point about how expansive …
Nov 26, 2019
Ronald Orth
Humanoid construction robot installs drywall by itself
Engadget - Jon Fingas
It's clever, if also a commentary on Japan's labor priorities. If Japan's Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Institute has its way, construction workers might be a thing of the past. Researchers
Oct 1, 2018
Ronald Orth
New MIT Robot Can Delicately Handle Objects It’s Never Seen Before
Gizmodo - George Dvorsky
Robots in factories are really good at picking up objects they’ve been pre-programmed to handle, but it’s a different story when new objects are …
Sep 10, 2018
Ronald Orth
Shaping the Future of Construction: Inspiring innovators redefine the industry | World Economic Forum
weforum.org
3D-printed houses, automatically designed hospitals, prefabricated skyscrapers — once futuristic dreams are now a reality as described in the new …
Nov 16, 2019