Editor’s note The competitive edge in the
manufacturing landscape today is found through automation. Manufacturers have to navigate threats to their business every day. Whether those threats come from a global labor force shortage, geopolitical events, environmental impact, cost and availability of raw materials, or even supply chain limitations; manufacturers need every advantage to stay competitive in this turbulent world. Those who adopt strategies and processes to include automation applications as simple as asset monitoring systems to Digital Twin models can give themselves the ability to accurately and efficiently produce better products and get them in the hands of their consumers in a timely manner. For more information, please check out our website at www.digikey.com/automation.
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