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Part 2: IEN 75th Predictions—Intro and Rapid Prototyping Looking into the future is easy. Doing so accurately, however? Now there’s the rub. To better frame things in a reasonable context, we’ll in some cases also look at the past and present... Learn more Part 3: IEN 75th Predictions—Wireless 802.11(x) WiFi is not without its issues. What will the future bring? Well, you can start putting WiFi aside in the not-too-distant future. Where are things heading? Look to your television... Learn more Part 4: IEN 75th Predictions—RFID RFID, the dancing darling of the supply chain, has in recent times fallen flat on her face. Is RFID still the be-all, end-all of the supply chain? Will it continue to increase in capabilities, breadth, depth, and importance? Yes... . Learn more Part 5: IEN 75th Predictions—Autonomy & Future-Engineer Next-generation adances in manufacturing likely won't be evolving from existing manufacturing technologies. Rather, look to DARPA, for instance. Also, what will help mold the next generation of engineers? Different, broader paths... Learn more Part 6: IEN 75th Predictions—Robotics From a manufacturing perspective, robotics hasn't changed all that much since the first robot was put on a GM assembly line in the '60s. If you're looking at the future, though, don't consider what's happening on the assembly line today... Learn more 75th Anniversary Predictions: References A listing of sources referenced in IEN's 75th Anniversary Predictions articles... Learn more IEN 75th Anniversary Perspective: Foxboro/Invensys Many business success stories start with but a dream and a shoestring budget. This one also started with a dream, albeit a better financed one. E.H. Bristol and B.B. Bristol, heirs to their father's company, decided not to be a part of that Learn more IEN 75th Anniversary Perspective: Rexnord The Rexnord story began with three founders—and one wildcard, who held a competing patent and started his own company. A hundred years and many acquisitions later, Rexnord and its oldest, fiercest competitor became joined under the same corporate Learn more Falk: A Key Link in Rexnord’s Chain In 2004, Rexnord set out to make one if its most significant acquisitions, Falk Corporation. With complementary products and technologies, Falk also has a rich history dating back to 1848... Learn more Empowered Employees Strengthen Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin employee Jon “JJ” Janssen, who has witnessed strategic change first-hand, reflects on his 16+ years in brass assembly and rising through the ranks to supervisor... Learn more |
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