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  1. 3 megatrends for the factories of the future - World Economic …

    Jan 10, 2019 · A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies factories of the future that are reshaping manufacturing through the early adoption of game-changing technologies.

  2. Are microfactories the future for the manufacturing sector?

    Mar 4, 2024 · Building the factories of the future Microfactories certainly look like the factories of the future, but how does a manufacturer know if it should change its entire operational setup in …

  3. How AI is transforming the factory floor | World Economic Forum

    Oct 22, 2024 · AI is transforming factories, optimizing production, cutting costs and boosting sustainability – the Global Lighthouse Network provides examples.

  4. Made in China 2025 set the tempo of China’s industrial ambitions

    Jun 26, 2025 · In smart factories, AI optimizes energy consumption, predicts maintenance needs, and fine-tunes production in real time. In logistics, it orchestrates fleets and warehouses with …

  5. What are lighthouse factories and how are they shaping …

    Sep 17, 2020 · 10 new manufacturing sites have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network. There are now 54 ‘Lighthouses’, the world’s most advanced factories, …

  6. Supply chain and manufacturing transformation: Key takeaways …

    Jan 30, 2025 · As Anish Shah, CEO of Mahindra Group, explained during the Keeping up with Smart Factories session, their digital transformation has enabled real-time production …

  7. Global Lighthouse Network: Transforming advanced manufacturing

    Jan 11, 2024 · 132 factories are now engaged in the network, implementing advanced manufacturing technologies and boosting productivity, sustainability and resilient supply chains.

  8. Localized micro-factories are the best fit for entrepreneurs and ...

    Jun 11, 2019 · Smaller factories situated closer to their target markets can allow global companies to operate more nimbly and help democratize entrepreneurship.

  9. Why should manufacturers embrace AI agents now?

    Jan 22, 2025 · To succeed, manufacturers must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and its latest advancement – AI agents – which push the boundaries of innovation and transform factories. …

  10. Global Lighthouse Network 2025: World Economic Forum …

    Geneva, Switzerland, 14 January 2025 – The World Economic Forum announces today that 17 innovative industrial sites have joined the Global Lighthouse Network, expanding the …