Why do we need more Green Chemistry programs, and how digitalization can help
· Video

Why do we need more Green Chemistry programs, and how digitalization can help

Most of Novartis’s manufacturing facilities recover, recycle and re-use solvents, and the precious metal catalysts known to have a high greenhouse gas impact. In the case of two pilot compounds, Novartis was able to demonstrate a recovery rate of up to 85% of two precious metals, with potential savings of 20,000 tons of CO2 by […]

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The Evolution of Digital Transformation
· Connected Industry

The Evolution of Digital Transformation

For the last few years, especially, the common thread running through every article, survey, webinar and industry keynote speech has seemingly centered on the necessity of digitally transforming to remain competitive, even to survive in an increasingly competitive and hostile marketplace. Most manufacturers have at least begun to persue projects or established programs focused on […]

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What could the future of industrial communications look like?
· Smart Manufacturing

What could the future of industrial communications look like?

The world of industrial communications is moving forward faster than ever before, with breakthrough technologies quickly taking shape and providing unmatched capabilities as well as performance. These developments are helping to create flexible, responsive, and simplified networks that are enabling advanced digital manufacturing activities to be realized. Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at CLPA, looks […]

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Universal Automation: A New Era in the Automation Industry
· Connected Industry

Universal Automation: A New Era in the Automation Industry

Many of us grew up dreaming of the perfect job. Whether it’s becoming a teacher, an astronaut, or an engineer, we longed for the opportunity to make a difference. Yet, in today’s technological landscape, industry workers are greatly limited by closed, proprietary industrial automation systems and production equipment. Currently, up to 50% of industrial engineers […]

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SaaS – Definition, examples, opportunities and limitations
· Connected Industry

SaaS – Definition, examples, opportunities and limitations

After having presented, in previous episodes, the cloud computing service IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) today we move to SaaS, Software as a Service, remembering that the positioning that each type of service occupies within the pyramid, is not random, but represents the interdependence that exists between one and […]

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What’s best for IIoT: An integration hub or an MQTT broker?
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What’s best for IIoT: An integration hub or an MQTT broker?

In the white paper “Data is the key in IT/OT convergence” we discuss how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are changing the way organizations are doing business by bridging the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). One avenue is through data integration, and below, we provide a quick […]

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An executive guide to the net-zero sustainability journey
· Energy

An executive guide to the net-zero sustainability journey

For all the pain that 2020 brought on societies and economies around the world, it also brought some positives. Chief among them was the increased awareness for all of us to prioritize climate change and net-zero sustainability efforts. In their ‘next normal’ trend analysis, McKinsey & Company reported that “All over the world, the costs […]

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CEO Insights The impact of LoRaWAN in IIoT
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CEO Insights The impact of LoRaWAN in IIoT

Find out the answers to these questions in this video with Donna Moore, CEO & Chairwoman LoRa® Alliance. 1. When and why did you become interested in LoRaWAN technology? 2. What difference is LoRaWAN making in IoT?  Why is LoRaWAN uniquely suited to address the needs of IoT? 3. What is it about LoRaWAN that makes […]

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Making the transition to the smart factory: Areas for consideration
· Connected Industry

Making the transition to the smart factory: Areas for consideration

IIoT technologies are driving the manufacturing industry to modernize its software infrastructure to create smart factories. A key motivation in this push to modernize is that real-time data and dynamic decision-making yield meaningful performance improvements for businesses. Current manufacturing infrastructure is costly to maintain, creates barriers to data distribution, integrates poorly with other systems, and […]

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A Cyber-Readiness Checklist and Guide
· Cybersecurity

A Cyber-Readiness Checklist and Guide

With Russian military operations currently underway in Ukraine, the question of whether cyber warfare will also be employed remains unanswered. While we have seen cases of destructive cyber actions focused on Ukraine, at this point attribution is not possible. As a result of these actions, there is a heightened sense of concern being felt by […]

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