What is the digital thread? And why does it matter when thinking about the operating life of an asset? PTC, who recently acquired ServiceMax, gives this definition: A digital thread creates a closed ...

As explained in the Automation World feature on the digital thread, though definitions of this technology concept may differ depending on the provider or manufacturing end user you’re speaking with, ...

Digital transformation involves the integration of digital technologies and the reimagining of business processes to enhance operations, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation. Digital ...

I was fortunate enough to sit in on a meeting with the packaging lead at a leading luxury brand manufacturing company. We talked extensively about how they tracked product specifications: ...

Discover how digital threads enable real-time decision-making, improve agility, and aligning with manufacturing demands. Learn practical steps, from data governance to interoperability and scalability ...

Sustainability has long been a spoken ideal in the manufacturing world, but the complexities and costs associated with it have deterred many producers from updating their workflows. Now, however, ...

Analyst Insight: In order to support their sustainability efforts, industrial companies must learn to overcome three interconnected challenges: driving sustainability, ensuring compliance and ...