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The mismatch between the skills that job seekers possess and the skills that employers need to fill current and future roles is known as the manufacturing skills gap. If the current trend holds, there will be 2.1 million open manufacturing jobs in the US by 2030. As of November 2021, there were nearly a million open manufacturing jobs in the US.The current industrial skills gap is the result of a perfect storm of circumstances. The main elements are: Aging workersUpdating one's skill set to sta …

Manufacturing productivity in the US is continuing to climb as a result of more robots being more accessible, flexible, and simple to program, especially for small- to medium-sized businesses. Robots are frequently employed to carry out dangerous, unpleasant, and boring activities, but they also help to supplement human labor, streamline processes, and improve product quality for a competitive advantage. According to 56% of respondents in a recent manufacturing poll by The Boston Consulting Grou …

While the terms of Industry 4.0 might sound intimidating, they are becoming more simplified and more inexpensive. Whether you are just starting to consider moving toward new technology or have no idea where to begin, three basic steps can send you down the right path. Imagine the Future If you are not already doing so, start keeping track of all the data you use, where it is stored, and how you use it or could be using it more effectively. Think about how you can use the data to answ …

The merging of ABB’s automated systems and B & R’s open-architecture and software solutions for the industrial market is expected to yield impressive results in research and development and connectivity.ABB’s Chief Digital Officer, Guido Jouret, says “Real customer value is delivered by closing the loop with connected devices and delivering end-to-end digital solutions. B&R provides a strong base for exactly that.” B&R’s proficiency in measurement, control, and actuation balances ABB’s g …