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February 2026 Issue

The Factory Goes Digital: How Technology Is Rebuilding Modern Manufacturing

Digital technology is moving deeper into manufacturing as factories connect machines, production systems, people and information in ways that were previously difficult to achieve. This edition examines how industrial software, sensors, connected equipment, automation and real-time data are changing factory operations. It explores the practical value of digital manufacturing across production visibility, quality, maintenance and planning while considering the integration, skills and operational discipline required to turn technology investments into measurable improvements.

Editor's Note

Digital transformation in manufacturing is most valuable when it solves real operational problems. Connecting machines or collecting data is only the beginning; factories must convert that information into better decisions and more reliable processes. This edition looks beyond the terminology of digital manufacturing to examine how technology can become a practical part of everyday production, maintenance and management.

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