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BONUS - What's the SCOOP - 2022 Trends with Aegis Software's Michael Ford

EMS@C-LEVEL · 17 Dec 2021 · 15m

What this episode covers

Michael Ford, Senior Director of Emerging Industry Strategy at Aegis Software, outlines three key trends for 2022: smart, secure, and sustainable manufacturing. He argues that the industry is moving past the 'gold rush' of data collection toward using IPC-CFX standards and AI-driven MES platforms to create actual business value and adaptive control. Ford highlights the critical need for secure data exchange to prevent counterfeiting and IP theft, proposing verifiable credentials and blockchain to protect supply chain privacy. Finally, he discusses how sustainability is driving localization and recycling innovations, supported by energy management messages within CFX to reduce waste and costs.

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early-stage companies

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Aegis Software, Koh Young, Global Electronics Association
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IPC-CFX

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