Coronavirus, COVID-19
Slower than expected manufacturing recovery expected post COVID-19
Interact Analysis said in June that good performances by the US, South Korea and China are offset by Europe and Japan, expected to make swift recoveries, and India and Brazil, where slow recoveries are expected. The semiconductor sector is holding back some manufacturing, and some inflation is expected.
Four ways manufacturers can grow post COVID-19
Manufacturers remain resilient and strong in the wake of the pandemic, but there are steps they can take to be better prepared for the latest anomalous event.
Data-driven decisions improves COVID-19 vaccine production
Process engineers enabled with advanced analytics can have better operational control.
How to ensure OT cybersecurity
Despite advances, operational technology network cybersecurity still lags information technology cybersecurity.
Effective communication in a high-noise environment
High-noise manufacturing environments are already difficult places to communicate, but COVID-19 and social distancing make it even harder. Learn how to overcome this challenge.
Effective communication in a socially distanced world
Manufacturing facilities have unique challenges because of constant ambient background noise that limits effective communication. Practice and investing in the right technology can help mitigate these problems.
Global manufacturing contraction lower than expected in 2020
The manufacturing industry output (MIO) tracker from Interact Analysis reveals a stronger than expected overall global manufacturing performance in 2020.
Change packaging to meet grocery delivery demand
Food manufacturers may have to adapt their packaging to meet the requirements of grocery delivery due to COVID-19.
Hot topics in Control Engineering for 2020
Think Again: programmable controller programming languages, COVID-19 acceleration of engineering, automation and digitalization, and variable frequency drive parameters were among top articles posted on the Control Engineering website during 2020.
China, U.S. leading manufacturing charge from COVID-19 shock
Global manufacturing economic forecasts in the wake of COVID-19 have improved thanks to stronger than expected recoveries from the U.S. and China, but there is a long road to recovery, particularly for some key industries.