Manufacturing is an industry undergoing change. Whether you’re just now wrapping your head around Industry 4.0 or gearing up for the oft-talked-about Industry 5.0, the way the factory floor works is shifting. Some of those changes are good, such as a potential plastics treaty and the next phase of aviation tech. Others, like this year’s food and beverage capex budgets, point to potential trouble. We’ll also dive into one or two in a third category: remains to be seen.
— Jennifer Ramsay
