Posts by John Gallant
Technology
By John GallantJun 24, 2019
MTCouncil insights: digital transformation
While Jeffrey Immelt’s reputation has been somewhat tarnished by GE’s recent financial struggles, there’s no doubt that the industrial giant’s former CEO made remarkable progress during his tenure in embracing the concept ...
Technology
By John GallantMay 17, 2019
Digital twins in manufacturing
Digital twins, our Manufacturing Tech Council spotlight, provides virtual representations of real-world physical assets, manufacturing processes, finished products, etc. The twins are the offspring of digital enablers like artificial intelligence...
Technology
By John GallantMay 07, 2019
The MTCouncil Insight :: May
While Jeffrey Immelt’s reputation has been tarnished somewhat by GE’s recent financial struggles, there’s no doubt the industrial giant’s former CEO made remarkable progress during his tenure in embracing the concept of digital transformation and in...
Technology
By John GallantApr 01, 2019
The MTCouncil Insight :: April
When we consider the impact of a particular emerging technology on our worlds, we tend to think linearly about how it will change our lives and our environment. Case in point: the smart phone. If prior to the launch of the Apple iPhone in 2007...
Technology
By John GallantMar 05, 2019
The MTCouncil Insight :: February
While the February topic in our 2019 Manufacturing Tech Council webinar series is “Advanced Sensors,” I want to give you some early reading on our focus area for March – Hybrid Manufacturing. We explored the latest advance in additive manufacturing (AM)...
Technology
By John GallantMar 01, 2019
The MTCouncil Insight :: March
Hybrid manufacturing is in the spotlight this month as we explore how the blending of 3D printing and traditional subtractive manufacturing creates new opportunities for innovation in the industrial world. I wanted to share some information resources...
Intelligence
By John GallantJan 30, 2019
The MTCouncil Blog :: January
The January webinar for the Manufacturing Tech Council (MTC) focused on advanced sensors and I want to share some great content that provides additional perspective and insight into the rapid evolution of sensor technology. From the Industrial Internet...
Technology
By John GallantNov 13, 2018
Big changes in store for IIoT in 2019
They’re among the critical opportunities and issues shaping the industrial Internet of things, which is the focus of the November webinar of the Manufacturing Tech Council. There’s no shortage of hype around the IIoT, with projections of...
Technology
By John GallantNov 01, 2018
Three big questions for a top nanotech expert
Examining the current state of nano and advanced materials. Exploring the future for manufacturers. After the Manufacturing Tech Council’s October webinar on nanotech/advanced materials, we reached out to Fiona Case to get her insights into the state of...
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