They call it adaptive manufacturing - think of Baxter as a ready-to-wear robot for any manufacturing environment.

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By providing this secure environment for multiple silicon, software and device manufacturing partners, the joint venture will enable greater operational efficiency across the ecosystem and the industry as a whole.

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Because its people are critical to the win, Lotus can connect Microsoft Dynamics with its HR environment to manage the skill sets it needs for new manufacturing processes.

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Rohit Bhargava, worldwide industry technology strategist for manufacturing, Microsoft: Lets take a look at the direct benefits to the environment.

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