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In manufacturing, fabricated jigs and tools help accelerate the speed of the production line. They help workers align parts, components and assemblies with precision. The same effective technology may be used to help surgeons and physicians in performing very complex medical procedures where precision is paramount.

One new major enabler for manufacturing improvements is the use of computers, ranging from monitoring sensors to "big data" analytics, along with programmable robotic tools. Collectively, these are known as "Smart Manufacturing" and also as "Industry 4.0." Here's a quick look at some of the benefits and opportunities that Industry 4.0 can offer ...

Expectations are high for the upcoming Toyota Supra. It’s been a long time since Toyota stopped making the car. People have been anticipating something truly amazing, but will their hopes be dashed?