Manufacturing
It Takes Two: Why Digital Twins Need Both Humans and Machines
When Western Digital expanded its hard drive manufacturing site in Thailand, the first time the assembly lines were turned on wasn’t on the factory floor; it was on a laptop 8,000 miles away. Before any physical machinery found its place within the newly constructed walls, teams of engineers meticulously crafted its virtual counterpart. This digital […]
September 19, 2023 • 8 min read Technology
For the Future: How Western Digital Achieves ESG Excellence
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a real business focus for companies around the world. Respecting the planet improves local habitats and communities while driving down costs. To achieve its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, Western Digital leverages its technological and engineering expertise at all levels of the business. As a worldwide manufacturer […]
April 22, 2023 • 5 min read Technology
Building the Future: Manufacturing’s Sustainable Reset
The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents a unique opportunity to reimagine industrial manufacturing as more sustainable and equitable.
October 7, 2022 • 5 min read Technology
Building the Future: Rethinking Manufacturing with Microfactories
Powered by 4IR technologies, microfactories are reimagining manufacturing as faster, more resilient, and distributed around the world.
September 14, 2022 • 5 min read Technology