by Maria Paez | Nov 3, 2025 | Articles
1. INTRODUCTION Over the past decade, the global production landscape has been reshaped by post-pandemic shocks, volatile energy prices, and rapidly changing demand structures. The European manufacturing industry has had to confront the necessity of strengthening its...
by Maria Paez | Nov 3, 2025 | Articles
1. INTRODUCTION European manufacturing has faced unprecedented disruptions due to the pandemic, geopolitical instability, energy crises, and fragile global supply chains. Under such volatile conditions, production systems optimised solely for efficiency are no longer...
by Maria Paez | Oct 23, 2025 | Articles
1. INTRODUCTION Key elements of process innovation deployment, including people, processes and technologies, are central to a successful implementation of digital transformation. Like in most industries, the transformation of manufacturing is impacted by the skills,...
by Maria Paez | Sep 24, 2025 | Articles
1. INTRODUCTION The move from Smart Manufacturing to Intelligent Manufacturing represents a significant leap forward in how we approach production and operational efficiency. While Smart Manufacturing focuses on using digital tools and automation to enhance...
by Maria Paez | Sep 22, 2025 | Articles
The concept of resilience has gained renewed attention in EU policy since the Covid-19 crisis. But what does resilience mean in the context of manufacturing? Broadly, it refers to the ability not only to withstand and cope with challenges but also to undergo...
by Maria Paez | Mar 3, 2025 | Articles
Gorenje Orodjarna, d.o.o., a subsidiary of Hisense Europe, is a leading toolmaking company in Slovenia with over 70 years of experience. Specializing in precision-engineered tools for sheet metal processing, plastic injection molding, thermoforming, and styrofoam...