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  1. 3 megatrends for the factories of the future - World Economic Forum

    Jan 10, 2019 · A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies factories of the future that are reshaping manufacturing through the early adoption of game-changing technologies.

  2. What are lighthouse factories and how are they shaping manufacturing ...

    Sep 17, 2020 · 10 new manufacturing sites have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network. There are now 54 ‘Lighthouses’, the world’s most advanced factories, which are leading the …

  3. New Factories of the Future Light the Way of ‘Next Normal’ in ...

    Sep 14, 2020 · The World Economic Forum announced today the addition of 10 new factories to its Global Lighthouse Network, a community of world-leading companies that have succeeded in the …

  4. Are microfactories the future for the manufacturing sector?

    Mar 4, 2024 · Building the factories of the future Microfactories certainly look like the factories of the future, but how does a manufacturer know if it should change its entire operational setup in this way? …

  5. Factories of the Future Find Growth and Sustainability Through ...

    Mar 17, 2021 · Geneva, Switzerland, 15 March 2021 – The World Economic Forum announced today the addition of 15 new sites to its Global Lighthouse Network, a community of world-leading …

  6. Factories of the Future Show How to Apply AI to Benefit People, Planet ...

    Dec 13, 2023 · The network also published today a white paper - Global Lighthouse Network: Adopting AI with Speed and Scale - showcasing how Lighthouses have built the capabilities needed to scale …

  7. Factories are no longer the sure route to prosperity. Here's why

    Aug 26, 2019 · For many years, the traditional route out of poverty for developing countries involved a shift from farming to manufacturing. But in today's world, that's no longer the case.

  8. Safety is becoming a strategic advantage in manufacturing

    Sep 16, 2025 · Manufacturers make workplace safety a talent magnet and productivity driver, using smart tech and human-centric design to boost retention and resilience.

  9. How AI is transforming the factory floor | World Economic Forum

    Oct 22, 2024 · AI is transforming factories, optimizing production, cutting costs and boosting sustainability – the Global Lighthouse Network provides examples.

  10. Why climate change is forcing China's factories to shut down | World ...

    Aug 23, 2022 · COVID-19 has seen factories shut down across China. Now, climate change is affecting hydropower generation in China as water levels behind dams are hit due to heatwaves and droughts. …