The ambition is to build factories that are more adaptive, resilient and resource-aware without losing the human judgment ...

If you closely follow tech news on social media, chances are you might have come across a video claiming to show Xiaomi's fully automated smartphone factory. The clip, widely shared across X (formerly ...

The “science fiction” concept of a factory that runs itself could soon be an industrial reality. At MWC 2026, Samsung Electronics shared a strategic roadmap to turn its factories around the world into ...

Future-ready factories must improve efficiency, sustainability and flexibility to meet growing demand despite resource and supply chain challenges. AI-powered cameras, smart sensors and analytics ...

The next stage of the future factory will be the era of Physical AI. At Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD25) held on November 21, Foxconn chief digital officer Zhe Shi stated that future factories will be driven ...

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says those worried about job insecurity due to President Donald Trump's tariffs can rest assured that they — and generations of their children — will find work in ...

In a court of law, during testimony of a witness, one sometimes hears “Objection! Assumes facts not in evidence.” This phrase came to mind when I was invited to give opening remarks, earlier this ...

As factory construction surges, facility design must evolve to handle the complex collision risks posed by robotics and high-speed automation. A new wave of U.S. factory construction is set to ...

“Do you know what really impresses me? I saw a robot pick up an egg!’’ exclaimed Roger Smith, chairman of General Motors, in 1985. The American carmaker, which two decades earlier had been the first ...

Industrial AI will transform factories, but humans will remain in charge, says Digital Industries CEO Cedrik Neike South Korea is uniquely positioned in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, ...

What will it take for low-impact textile manufacturing innovation to operationalize and scale beyond the “blah blah blah” of good intentions but lethargic action that has locked the industry in action ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gaurav Sharma is a London-based analyst who covers energy & ESG. If you were to walk past global energy management and digital ...