Automation & Robotics
Five million robots are now at work in the world’s factories
The IFR’s World Robotics 2026 report puts the worldwide operating fleet at a new milestone.
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Supply ChainSupply-chain resilience starts before the next disruption
Visibility, alternative capacity and clear decisions matter as much as additional stock.
SustainabilityThe first step in factory decarbonisation is a better energy baseline
A useful energy programme connects consumption with production, quality and the way a plant actually operates.
Industrial TechnologyA connected factory should start with a decision, not a dashboard
Define the operational question first. Then connect the data that helps a team act on it.
People & SkillsThe human side of automation belongs in the project plan
Training, maintenance ownership and operator involvement should be designed alongside the equipment.
Global MarketsChoosing a manufacturing location means looking beyond the factory gate
A disciplined location decision considers skills, suppliers, utilities, logistics and the needs of the customer.
SustainabilityCircular manufacturing begins with the decisions made in design
Repair, disassembly and material recovery become more practical when they are considered before production starts.
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