Embracing an intelligent edge layer in Industry 4.0
Industrial revolutions spurred on the introduction of advanced technology like electricity in the second revolution and computers in the third. But the Fourth Industrial Revolution now relies more on what happens behind the scenes — big data. Edge analytics has
Ensemble Modeling: How to Improve Machine Learning
What is Ensemble Modeling? Ensemble Modeling is a technique used to improve the results of Machine Learning projects. This Ensemble Modeling technique allows to obtain a better predictive performance compared to the models from which it is made up, thanks to
3 Protocol Trends You Should Know About
Since the introduction of Modbus in the late 1970s, network protocols for critical infrastructure and industrial automation have continually evolved. It’s only been in the past few years, though, that we’ve seen things go from slow evolution to seismic shift. As
The 9 risks of MES
Every industry encounters risks in managing its manufacturing environment. These risks can impact cost efficiency and undermine competitiveness. Here are some of the risks associated with legacy management solutions such as ERP and MES. 1. Budget Risks Budget is always a concern
AR on the Manufacturing Floor | SPONSORED
The use of augmented reality (AR) in industrial applications is growing by leaps and bounds and has become tantamount in Industry 4.0 concepts. In fact, 28 percent of those surveyed in a recent PwC study reported that they have implemented,
July 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Nothing’s better than summer, and celebrate we shall - The 4th of July! For this month, we’ve curated the list – and timeline – of events happening in July 2022 around the globe, in-person or online, and what’s in it for
MQTT Vs. HTTP for IoT
MQTT was designed for the Internet of Things (although it wasn’t called that at the time) whereas HTTP was created to make documents available across the internet. They both run over TCP connections, and are both client-server in architecture, but
Accelerating digital transformation at scale
In the face of advancing climate change and growing global challenges, companies need to fast-track their digital transformation. To succeed in this highly complex task, small and large businesses alike need to rethink competition and partnerships. Most business leaders agree that
Where Does One Go to Test Smart Products? Here is a Peach of an Idea, Try the Silicon Orchard | SPONSORED
One of my mentors had a saying, “Remember, everything works in a beaker, Gregory.” The first time he told me this, I laughed with that naive exuberance that only a fresh out of college engineer and scientist who is ready