Manufacturing

Manufacturing

How to keep customers, suppliers, processes, products and teams connected in times of change

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Railway Sustainable Futures

Polish energy supplier dashes toward a green future with Microsoft Azure

On track to making emission-free railways in Poland, PKP Energetyka blends the analytical capabilities of Power BI with Azure Machine Learning’s predictive forecasting models. A solution developed in tandem with Microsoft partner Elitmind enabled real-time management of renewable sources to secure appropriate energy levels for powering rails. With this new system, the company stays on […]

Semina Vagiakou

Semina Vagiakou

Integrated Marketing Manager | Microsoft Western Europe

Diverse manufacturing solutions for a diverse world

Diverse manufacturing solutions for a diverse world

“The world is diverse. So, we can only serve the world, if we are diverse too,” says Verónica Pascual, CEO of ASTI TechGroup     In the latest installment of our Manufacturing the Future video series, Veronica acknowledges the link between diversity and innovation that’s empowering hers and other manufacturing companies to find better ways to serve […]

Laurence Janssens

Laurence Janssens

Microsoft Manufacturing Lead for Western Europe

Sustainability ambitions need diverse talent

Sustainability ambitions need diverse talent

As sustainable transformation continues to shape the manufacturing world, more organizations than ever are acknowledging the need to attract diverse talent.      One organization leading the sustainable change is steel manufacturer, Tata Steel. Steel plays a vital role in supporting our society to continue to grow and flourish. In fact, so much of it is […]

Laurence Janssens

Laurence Janssens

Microsoft Manufacturing Lead for Western Europe

Manufacturing: the place to be for diverse talent

Manufacturing: the place to be for diverse talent

Manufacturing is undergoing a huge transformation. And that transformation is opening a wealth of new opportunities to bring diversity to the industry. Digital technologies are game changers for the manufacturing industry. Outokumpu has been on an inspiring journey driving its sustainability agenda through their use of data and AI. Another story that inspired Laurence Janssens is that […]

Laurence Janssens

Laurence Janssens

Microsoft Manufacturing Lead for Western Europe

Ponsse: Turning a forest-machine manufacturer into a data-driven business

Ponsse: Turning a forest-machine manufacturer into a data-driven business

“When our customers use our machines, they want to have real-time information on how those machines are functioning, how efficient they are. But they don’t want to be overwhelmed with raw data – they just want the intelligence, to know the best way to run their operations.”  Miika Soininen, is Director of Digital Services and IT at Ponsse, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forestry machines. He’s talking about how his company is innovating with data to optimize its operations and offer transformative new services to their global […]

Kathrine Norrelund

Kathrine Norrelund

Microsoft, Sustainable Transformation

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Sustainability in Digital Manufacturing

How global leader in stainless steel, Outokumpu, worked with Microsoft to enhance its manufacturing processes with technology.

Leentje Chavatte

Leentje Chavatte

Microsoft, Data & AI and Digital Transformation

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My people leadership compass in times of gloom

Microsoft’s Max Tchapeyou offers a very personal viewpoint, citing the six ways he’s found to work more effectively – and positively – with his team.

Leentje Chavatte

Leentje Chavatte

Microsoft, Data & AI and Digital Transformation

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Boosting productivity with smart manufacturing apps: how Bekaert is doing it right

A factory floor success story – thanks to a smart manufacturing apps strategy using a mix of low-code and cloud-based collaboration tools.

Leentje Chavatte

Leentje Chavatte

Microsoft, Data & AI and Digital Transformation

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Engineer from anywhere with anyone. Why connected product innovation matters now

The traditional product innovation process no longer works. It’s time to embrace the four ‘must-haves’ of connected product innovation.

Leentje Chavatte

Leentje Chavatte

Microsoft, Data & AI and Digital Transformation

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Why workforce transformation is fundamental for the good of manufacturing

Manufacturers that embrace the shift toward enhancing human capabilities, as well as transforming processes and production, are the ones who will thrive.

Leentje Chavatte

Leentje Chavatte

Microsoft, Data & AI and Digital Transformation

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Sustainable transformation in manufacturing: now, next and beyond

Over the course of the past decade, the transformation of manufacturing has generated huge excitement. The new dawn heralded by Industry 4.0 has brought technology to the fore, promising a future of unparalleled efficiency and unprecedented innovation. But another shift has taken place alongside: a growing awareness of the impact that manufacturing is having on […]

Christoph  Pawlowski

Christoph Pawlowski

Sr. Industry Executive, Manufacturing

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Volvo uses AI to help keep eyes on the road

Distraction is a leading cause of road accidents. Volvo teamed with Microsoft to better understand driver attention and emotion using AI.

Leentje Chavatte

Leentje Chavatte

Microsoft, Data & AI and Digital Transformation

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