In a recent blog, we discussed a new EU mandate related to battery regulation and the use of Digital Product Passports. While manufacturers of these products have until February 2027, many additional manufacturers will need to follow suit between 2026 and 2030. Now is the time for companies to consider embracing the Digital Product Passport and “revolutionizing the products […]
“A digital product passport, or a DPP, is essentially a digital record linked with a physical product that contains a comprehensive set of information pertaining to that specific product.” Digital Product Passports can include information like manufacturing location, the product’s materials and composition, date and time, instruction and maintenance manuals, and service history. To capture […]
We’ve talked about smart products like smart watches, smart appliances, and even smart homes but what about items that can make your assembly line smart? Introducing smart plastics. Smart plastics technology helps manufacturers stay competitive by monitoring and predicting the wear of cables, belts, and hoses. Using integrated sensors and software, “standard products, such as […]
When talking to most people, they are continually looking at ways to improve their health —whether by committing to better nutrition, increasing physical activity, or prioritizing more sleep. In this pursuit, many turn to external sources such as medical professionals, social media influencers, or government agencies for guidance in identifying and implementing these changes. “Nearly […]
As 2025 is underway, and resolutions are in full effect, the global supply chain has resolved to embrace collaboration and digitalization across the chain as our Loftware partners identify the top 5 supply chain trends in 2025. We have shared many examples of the innovations the supply chain has experienced, but it continues to find […]
It may be hard to imagine, but the first instance of the “Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has been traced back to 1968” with the programmable logic controller (PLC) used by General Motors. This was somewhat of the unofficial start of the technological connectivity within the industry and we continue to see industrial AI transforming […]