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Industry 4.0 takes center stage at World Economic Forum

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

Industry 4.0 is the next phase in the digitization of the manufacturing sector, driven by four disruptions: the astonishing rise in data volumes, computational power, and connectivity, especially new low-power wide-area networks; the emergence of analytics and business-intelligence capabilities; new forms of human-machine interaction such as touch interfaces and augmented-reality systems; and improvements in transferring digital instructions to the physical

The Circular Economy’s impact on manufacturing

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

One of the most rewarding aspects of HP’s Keep Reinventing credo has been its broad-based application in our own company. Our sustainability efforts are no exception, and it’s exciting to see the innovation that is happening in this area, at HP, and throughout our ecosystem. We continually develop, implement, and scale programs and social investments that transform how people work

Microfluidics in healthcare: Inkjet technology at microscale

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

As different as the medical landscape may look from Tokyo to Toledo to Toronto, all regions are grappling with the challenge of mounting healthcare demands and rising costs. Global healthcare spending is projected to reach $8.7 trillion annually by 2020, reflecting both the expansion of services in developed regions and increased spending in emerging countries.

Answers to Industry 4.0’s Top Questions

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

We’re in the midst of an Industry 4.0 revolution. Automation and data – including cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and cognitive computing – are leading to a shift in the way products are designed and manufactured. Today, I’m sharing information about the current state of Industry 4.0, a few of my favorite examples, and possibilities for the

Global Innovation For Local Markets

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Shane Wall Leave a comment

I enjoyed speaking at the Economist’s Innovation Forum in Chicago last month. I joined business thought leaders to discuss what innovation in local markets looks like in today’s globalized world.

How to Drive Innovation at Work

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Shane Wall 7 comments

I’m often asked about innovation in the workplace – about its importance and how to effectively drive innovation as a leader. As leading management expert Gary Hamel observes, “Most of us understand that innovation is enormously important. It’s the only guarantee of long-term customer loyalty.” But as leaders, how do we drive innovation in the workplace?

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