Top Manufacturing & Construction Technology Trends Finding agility, security and connectivity to keep up with today’s fast-paced market

Your guide to greater productivity Your business needs to balance security, mobility and productivity to stay competitive and relevant. Learn how the latest advancements, from wearable devices and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to drones and predictive data, will help you increase efficiency and achieve greater client satisfaction.

Emerging technology trends in manufacturing Smart factory technology is quickly replacing outdated, slow assembly lines. Digital systems, collaborative robots and advanced analytics are just a few of the latest trends shaking up the manufacturing industry. It’s imperative for your business to understand and adopt these advancements in order to stay competitive and improve your bottom line.

The Internet of Things (IoT)

Connected devices aren’t new, but connected factory equipment is. Now, one machine can send another machine messages, alerts and data via the internet. Machine learning through this method results in faster production and greater scalability.

3–D printing

Today, adaptive manufacturing is quick, accessible and more affordable than ever. You can rapidly develop prototypes to determine if a product fits requirements ahead of production — and differentiate as a company that can create custom parts on demand.

Predictive data analytics

Sensors that collect data make it easy to predict upcoming market trends and calculate when equipment is likely to break down. Having greater visibility from start to finish saves time and resources.

Advanced robotics

From assembling and welding to cutting and polishing, new collaborative robots, or cobots, work alongside humans, increasing accuracy. These cobots manufacture large quantities of consistently high-quality products, endure long hours without faltering and can handle dangerous materials without risk of injury.

Construction technology trends to watch Your team needs to communicate securely in real time, whether on-site or in the office. Here are the top technology solutions to help you stay at the forefront of innovation, increase efficiency and exceed your goals.

Cloud applications

Mobile devices equipped with cloud applications — such as Office 365®, Skype®, Cisco WebEx® and others — enable workers to access, save and transfer information instantly. Storing sensitive data in the cloud also results in better security, backup and recovery.

Drones and UAVs

Construction security includes physical site mapping and asset tracking, in addition to cybersecurity. Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) safely and effectively conduct surveillance, delivering visuals of a project’s progression in real time.

3–D printing

Construction materials and labor can be expensive. When a client has access to a prototype, changes can be made faster and cheaper. Develop an accurate replica of a project with 3–D BIM to save time and boost satisfaction.

Wearable devices

Smart watches and vests monitor body temperature and heart rate to pinpoint when workers need to take a break. This reduces the chance of injury and increases productivity. Plus, with GPS tracking, supervisors will know where their teams are operating in case of an emergency.

Keeping up with technology It’s important to have a

forward-thinking approach when it

comes to the technology your business

uses every day. Investing in the right

practices that fit your environment will

help you increase security, mobility,

efficiency and productivity — resulting

in stronger client relationships and

greater profits.

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