Season 4 of DigiKey’s Factory Tomorrow series debuts

DigiKey, a global distributor known for its extensive range of technical components and automation products available for immediate dispatch, has unveiled the fourth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering. This latest season delves into the upcoming innovations in industrial automation, poised to revolutionise global manufacturing.

Today’s modern factory is defined by technologies that enhance production efficiency and offer valuable insights into the essential data of daily operations. Season 4 of Factory Tomorrow sheds light on how advancements from key players such as Siemens and Banner Engineering are driving increased efficiency, delivering actionable insights, and shaping the future of global manufacturing.

“Manufacturers constantly strive to be more responsive to their customers and more resilient within their value chain ecosystems,” added Chris Stevens, Senior Vice President of automation at Siemens. “To achieve this, their production capability must become increasingly adaptive. Siemens helps by providing the world’s most complete portfolio for designing, automating and executing production in any industry. Working with DigiKey, we provide thousands of manufacturers access to Siemens solutions daily, enabling them to continue their journeys to more adaptive production.”

“The factory of tomorrow looks different for everyone,” said Bob Bergsgaard, Director of Marketing at Banner Engineering. “One path that we often talk about is to think big, start small and scale fast. Partnering with DigiKey gives customers access to Banner’s extensive toolbox of easy-to-use solutions—including sensors, lighting, indication, machine safety, industrial wireless and connectivity products—so they can take a low-risk approach to testing ideas and implementing new solutions in minutes, not months.”

The first of three videos in the series, ‘Manufacturing the Digital Thread’, explores how innovators such as Siemens are driving digital transformations in manufacturing. Technologies like AI and machine learning are used to create digital twins of complex manufacturing systems, while real-time simulation, data analysis, and predictive maintenance are paving the way for the factories of tomorrow.

The second video, ‘Breaking Through with Industrial IoT’, focuses on Banner Engineering’s leadership in delivering plug-and-play solutions for sensing, wireless connectivity, and machine safety. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enables machine-to-machine communication, facilitating user-friendly automation, improved efficiency, and prolonged asset lifecycles.

The third and final video, ‘The Future of the Factory Floor’, discusses how DigiKey, Siemens, and Banner Engineering are addressing the technological gaps across factory floors. AI, real-time data, and enhanced human-computer interaction will play pivotal roles in shaping the next generation of intelligent manufacturing.

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