
In Conversation with Lauren Dunford CEO & Co-Founder, Guidewheel
In this exclusive interview, Lauren Dunford, CEO & Co-Founder of Guidewheel, shares her insights on the future of digital manufacturing and the real challenges facing

Avoiding the Common Pitfalls of Scaling Industry 4.0
Despite widespread enthusiasm, scaling Industry 4.0 initiatives enterprise-wide remains elusive for many manufacturers. McKinsey research highlights that while 90% of manufacturers launch digital projects, fewer

Scaling Digital Identity: Can Blockchain-Backed Digital Twins Secure the Supply Chain?
The combination of blockchain technology and digital twins presents a compelling solution for improving supply chain security and transparency. Digital twins are virtual replicas of

AI in Manufacturing: 95% Adoption, 49% Using It for Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a near-ubiquitous force in manufacturing, with Rockwell Automation reporting a 95% adoption rate among manufacturers in 2025. This widespread uptake

Why 56% of Manufacturers Are Piloting Smart Factories — and Only 20% Have Scaled
The journey from piloting smart factories to scaling them across operations remains a significant hurdle for the manufacturing sector. According to Rockwell Automation’s 2025 Industry

From Spreadsheets to Smart Platforms: 80% of Manufacturers Accelerate Digitalization
Digital transformation is reshaping manufacturing at an unprecedented pace. A recent Automation World study found that 80% of manufacturers are accelerating their adoption of smart