A digital thread is a data-driven communication framework that connects traditionally siloed elements in manufacturing processes and provides an integrated view of an asset throughout the ...

Today, product designs often have a shorter shelf life. Changing consumer tastes require flexibility in production, often meaning that manufacturers will encounter increasing demands to lower product ...

John Clemons is a Solution Consultant for Rockwell Automation. He's been working in the field of Manufacturing Technology for over 30 years. From my observations, in the manufacturing industry, new ...

In previous articles on engineering.com, I have looked into a dozen critical aspects of digital transformation enablement, delving mainly into the “what.” This article is the second to look beyond the ...

Here’s how the digital thread gives engineers and manufacturers a complete view of the entire product lifecycle. Everyone understands that building aircraft and subassemblies is a massively complex ...

Naveen Poonian is the President and CEO of iBase-t, a global leader in digital manufacturing, quality and sustainment software for A&D. The relentless pressures of disruption, cost and complexity ...

Discover how digital threads enable real-time decision-making, improve agility, and aligning with manufacturing demands. Learn practical steps, from data governance to interoperability and scalability ...

In this era of digital transformation, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to connect data, systems, and teams across the entire product life cycle. A well-executed digital thread strategy ...

GE Vernova’s Proficy MES platform establishes a digital thread at motorized window blind manufacturer Somfy, providing workers a real-time response to deviations to improve production quality and ...

Sustainability has long been a spoken ideal in the manufacturing world, but the complexities and costs associated with it have deterred many producers from updating their workflows. Now, however, ...

The digital thread market size is projected to expand at a robust CAGR of 21.9% from 2025 to 2034. The market for digital threads was valued at USD 12.04 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach ...