Identifying common obstacles and applying some proven strategies goes a long way toward making the digital thread a reality.

What is the digital thread? And why does it matter when thinking about the operating life of an asset? PTC, who recently acquired ServiceMax, gives this definition: A digital thread creates a closed ...

John Clemons is a Solution Consultant for Rockwell Automation. He's been working in the field of Manufacturing Technology for over 30 years. Smart manufacturing is transforming manufacturing back into ...

Digital transformation involves the integration of digital technologies and the reimagining of business processes to enhance operations, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation. Digital ...

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the foundation on which companies build and support the products they make. It oversees a product’s engineering plans, the manufacturing instructions, and its ...

Discover how digital threads enable real-time decision-making, improve agility, and aligning with manufacturing demands. Learn practical steps, from data governance to interoperability and scalability ...