Lean manufacturing. Industry 4.0. Future-proofing. With so many attention-grabbing terms being thrown around, it can be hard to keep track of the sometimes subtle, but important differences between them all. In this roundup, each one gets its moment to shine along with the sustainability in 3D printing, the perks of homegrown semiconductors, and the biggest changes coming to manufacturing, according to industry professionals.
— Jennifer Ramsay