Why auto workers will be wearing their jobs

Plex Systems' Jason Prater: "The next wave is wearable technology, like Google Glass, smart watches and smart vests." (Greg Horvath)

Lindsay Chappell

August 04, 2014 05:00 AM

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- New factory technology is in the pipeline that will turn workers’ clothing into data-emitting devices for plant management.

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