Virtual Manufacturing: Weaving the "Digital Tapestry" [ROUNDUP]

In this week's roundup we take a deeper look at the concept of end-to-end processes, specifically in a completely digital sense. All the way from ideation, through design, simulation, manufacturing, assembly, and testing, the "digital tapestry" is a futuristic concept where the entire product lifecycle will one day be digital and collaborative. We'll explore that and more below.

GE Healthcare to Build 500-Employee HQ in Marlborough

GE Healthcare is coming to Massachusetts! The company’s life sciences division announced that it will be opening its U.S. headquarters in Marlborough, which is also home to more than two dozen other medical firms. Renovations will begin on a previously occupied 200,000 sq. ft. building and GE plans to open the 500-person facility in spring of next year. Read announcement.

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Report Compares Food Traceability Regulations of 21 Countries

Our team has spoken with many food and beverage organizations that are consistently facing obstacles with understanding which countries require certain regulations, as they are frequently changing. The Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) released a new report that evaluates and compares regulations of 21 countries that are labeled Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) areas. Countries were evaluated and ranked based on responses given to a series of questions regarding their traceability policies and programs. One of the main findings was that the EU ranked highest in regulations and requirements. Read more…

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When Virtual Manufacturing Becomes Reality

John Eskuri of Apriso shares an interview he came across that includes insight into one of Lockheed Martin’s latest internal projects. Lockheed’s VP of Production is driving “Digital Tapestry,” which combines three digital domains (virtual reality development environments, 3D printing, and digital processes). Learn how this large organization plans to fall nothing short of a fully digital product lifecycle, here.

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Big Data: The One Question Manufacturers Really Want Answered

We don’t need to be the ones to tell you everyone’s talking about Big Data. What we will tell you, however, is that interest is accelerating. Note the use of the word "interest" and not action. During our conversations, an increasing number of global leaders are asking questions like “what is big data?” and “how can I use big data to improve my operations?” Our team addresses the latter in this post.

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