DEC 2018 - JAN 20198 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSAh--technology! That word sends some scurrying and others start salivating. We are all impacted on a personal level by technology. But, start putting the word with "and manufacturing" and there's often less current impact. Why is something so transformative often absent on the production floor? I think there are two reasons.First, there's the origin of most current technology--Silicon Valley. The focus is on consumer tech, not manufacturing tech. In fact, I've told several VC partners that if they would just start marketing their technology to manufacturers, they could increase the price and see a windfall. But, too many still just don't understand the world of 3-D--dirty, dangerous, and difficult.Operations teams must also bear some of the blame. We're too busy to look up and see what's out there. Additionally, IT is often happily distracted by corporate functions and doesn't step up to the plate. What a situation, everyone ignoring the opportunities and leaving cash on the table.The Role of Technology in Manufacturing By Dennis Hodges, CIO, Inteva ProductsIN MY OPINION
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