Because nature does not present the world in the form we would like, we must reorder it.
To create this new order, we need information about what that order is supposed to look like, knowledge about how to build it and energy to get it into shape. Many technological revolutions of the past have focused on the energy part of this equation—waterpower, the steam engine, the electric motor and the internal-combustion engine, to name a few.
The technological revolution under way now is not driven by energy, however. It is driven by information. A Boeing 747 or an iPhone is made mostly out of fairly common materials that are worth, at most, just a few dollars a pound. Yet the finished product sells for thousands of dollars per pound. Most of the value is in the information content. That is where the jobs and the livelihoods are going.
In his 2013 State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama spoke of “bringing jobs back” to the U.S., a phrase that suggests a return to a better past. The truth is that new jobs are not “coming back”—they are moving forward.
The Future of Manufacturing Special Report
- My Robot Boss
Humans and robots will work elbow to elbow on the shop floor, but you’ll be surprised by who’s giving the orders
By David Bourne - Future Materials
Seven next-generation materials promise to change the way the world is made
By Steven Ashley - Advanced 3-D Printing
Will 3-D printing transform conventional manufacturing?
By Larry Greenemeier - The Rise of Nanobots
Scientists are building the next generation of atomic-scale devices
By Mihail C. Roco - Digital Test Tube
Digital simulations have become so powerful that companies send their products through the wringer—sometimes literally—before ever building a prototype
By James D. Myers
The Latest Bing News on:
Revolution in Manufacturing
- Fashion Revolution Week 2024: How everyone can play a part in redefining South Africa's fashion industryon April 19, 2024 at 5:38 am
The global fashion industry has an enormous social impact and ecological footprint. Many consumers underestimate how their clothes affect people and our planet's fragile ...
- Taiwan plays a ‘very crucial role' in AI supply chain, says Taiwan Stock Exchange CEOon April 18, 2024 at 10:54 pm
Much of Taiwan’s dominance can be attributed to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world’s largest contract chipmaker.
- Sustainable Packaging Revolution: Nanocellulose to Replace Plastics, Driving US$ 2.7 Billion Market by 2033on April 18, 2024 at 2:54 am
The global nanocellulose market value is forecast to increase from US$ 474.8 million in 2023 to US$ 2,725.5 million by 2033. Overall cellulose sales will soar at an impressive CAGR of 19.1% from 2023 ...
- The Realities Of AI In Manufacturingon April 17, 2024 at 3:30 am
The combination of digital technology and AI has the potential to usher in a new era of continuous improvement in manufacturing.
- The Top 3 Hydrogen Stocks Leading the Green Energy Revolutionon April 16, 2024 at 12:56 pm
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The road to net zero has pushed hydrogen into the spotlight as a clean energy ...
- 3 Top Semiconductor Stocks to Watch in This Stage of the AI Revolutionon April 14, 2024 at 3:25 am
On that note, three Motley Fool contributors who cover tech and AI stocks put their heads together to highlight their top stock picks among AI-focused semiconductor stocks today. They came up with ...
- Transforming Industries: Deep Manishkumar Dave’s Leadership in Smart Manufacturing & IoT Revolutionon April 12, 2024 at 9:16 am
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the convergence of Smart Manufacturing and the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force driving unprecedented levels of ...
- 2 Backdoor Stocks to Take Advantage of the AI Revolutionon April 12, 2024 at 4:45 am
Founded in 1993, The Motley Fool is a financial services company dedicated to making the world smarter, happier, and richer. The Motley Fool reaches millions of people every month through our premium ...
- Albanese says a change as big as the industrial revolution is coming — you could call it the 'government intervention revolution'on April 10, 2024 at 1:27 pm
What the prime minister is referring to could perhaps then be called the "government intervention revolution ... like wanting to take us back to the manufacturing that we had during the 1950s ...
- The Dawn of AI in Manufacturing: Understanding Its Wide Reaching Impact on Industryon April 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm
In the contemporary landscape of manufacturing, a silent revolution is taking place, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various processes. As factories become smarter and ...
The Latest Google Headlines on:
Revolution in Manufacturing
[google_news title=”” keyword=”Revolution in Manufacturing” num_posts=”10″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]
[/vc_column_text]
The Latest Bing News on:
Technological revolution
- Driving a Greener Future: Veer’s Shift Drive System and the Sustainable Revolution in Electric Mobilityon April 19, 2024 at 10:06 am
At the intersection of innovation and the urgent need for sustainable urban solutions, Veer unveils 'Shift Drive System', marking a ...
- The Quiet Revolution: How LLMs Made a Leap in Development Over 10 Yearson April 19, 2024 at 8:07 am
Introduction In the last decade, the revolutionary emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) has marked a pivotal juncture in the annals of technological advancement. Unveiling capabilities that blur ...
- Dean of top liberal arts university says AI could make Gen Z less skilled, not more: ‘You literally don’t need to know anything to use the technology’on April 19, 2024 at 3:59 am
The dean of Trinity College Dublin says every learning evolution since the time of Socrates has involved "letting go some skills." ...
- 2 Best Semiconductor ETFs to Buy Now, as the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution Powers Chip Demandon April 18, 2024 at 4:20 am
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF and iShares Semiconductor ETF have been the best-performing semiconductor exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the short and longer terms.
- Next-Level Gains: 3 Stocks Poised to Crush the Digital Revolutionon April 17, 2024 at 12:31 pm
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Three companies stand out in the digital transformation for their proactive ...
- Plan to improve energy efficiency of oldest homeson April 17, 2024 at 7:08 am
A £13m scheme could improve the energy efficiency of some of the oldest council houses in Leeds. Senior councillors have approved a plan to make homes "easier to heat and reduce fuel poverty amongst ...
- There Is No AI Revolution Without Platform Engineeringon April 17, 2024 at 6:45 am
AI might not be changing platform engineering just yet, but platform engineering is changing AI. Let me explain.
- 1 Effect of the AI Revolution: The Number of Chief AI Officers Has Tripledon April 16, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Growing numbers of companies now boast a new four-letter acronym job in their C-suites, as CAIOs address the impact of this new technology.
- We’re Entering the Golden Age of Legal Technologyon April 15, 2024 at 3:11 pm
Technological capabilities—including the ability to automate workflows and leverage artificial intelligence to obtain greater insight into data—are being introduced to the legal market faster than ...
- Bank of England Official says UK on Cusp of Payments Revolutionon April 15, 2024 at 5:13 am
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the UK is on the cusp of a technological revolution in finance that will slash the cost of using money, and allow micropayments and automatic ...
The Latest Google Headlines on:
Technological revolution
[google_news title=”” keyword=”technological revolution” num_posts=”10″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]