Finland consistently ranks among the world’s top innovation economies, and its industrial sector offers a compelling blueprint for manufacturers seeking to combine productivity with sustainability. In this IIoT World deep dive, we explore the policies, technologies, and collaborative models that power Finland’s innovation engine, from advanced paper and pulp automation to cutting-edge battery technology and […]
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The conversation around industrial robotics has long centered on mechanical capabilities: payload, speed, reach, and precision. But the true inflection point in robotics transformation is happening in software, particularly through advances in industrial AI, machine learning, and autonomous decision-making layers. In this IIoT World analysis, we examine why manufacturers investing heavily in robotic hardware without […]
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For many industrial organizations, the edge has long been treated as a fixed, isolated part of operations. But as digital transformation initiatives scale—and artificial intelligence, analytics, and cybersecurity concerns intensify—this view is rapidly becoming outdated.Erik Nordmark, Co-founder and CTO at ZEDEDA, emphasizes that today’s industrial edge must be dynamic and software-defined. In his view, the […]
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Operational technology environments face a rapidly escalating threat landscape. Ransomware groups now routinely target industrial control systems, and the convergence of IT and OT networks has expanded the attack surface for critical infrastructure operators across energy, manufacturing, water, and transportation. In this IIoT World analysis, we examine the most pressing OT cybersecurity challenges facing plant […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, John Harrington of HighByte offered a timely reminder: as AI races ahead in the industrial sector, the infrastructure supporting it—specifically, DataOps—needs to keep up.While AI dominates the headlines, its power is fundamentally limited without access to the right data. Harrington put it bluntly: “Data is the oxygen for AI.” But not just any data—clean, […]
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Generative AI is no longer a future promise for manufacturers; it is an active force reshaping how factories sense, adapt, and optimize production in real time. In this strategic guide, IIoT World maps the journey from early data-driven ambitions to fully sensing factory environments where generative models autonomously create production schedules, design process improvements, and […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, conversations about digital transformation are no longer focused on whether to invest in data infrastructure—but how to scale it efficiently. In a live discussion with John Harrington, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at HighByte, a clear theme emerged: Industrial DataOps is no longer optional—it’s essential.From Unknown to Indispensable: The Rise of Industrial DataOpsJust a few […]
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Navigating the complexities of legacy systems, security threats, and scalability remains a significant challenge in the fast-evolving world of industrial technology. Erik Nordmark, co-founder of an edge computing company, has spent decades at the forefront of these issues. From his early days working with sensor networks and internet protocols to his current role building scalable, […]
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At ProMat 2025, Ananta Islam, CEO and Region President, Americas, at Körber Supply Chain shared insights on the rapid transformation of supply chain driven by artificial intelligence and automation. As businesses adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, supply chain become more efficient, resilient, and data-driven.The Growing Role of Automation in Supply ChainAutomation has shifted from a luxury to […]
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As industries worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, the challenge of scaling data solutions effectively remains a critical hurdle. Cognite, a leader in industrial data software, is tackling this challenge head-on, helping enterprises move beyond pilot projects to fully scaled, value-driven digital operations. In a recent conversation, Cognite outlined its approach to scaling industrial data solutions, […]
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At the ARC Industry Forum 2025, Greg Orloff of IIoT World sat down with Thomas J. Burke, the Global Director of Industry Standards at Mitsubishi Electric, to discuss the evolution of industrial connectivity, focusing on CC-Link technology and the role of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in unifying disparate industrial networks.Challenges in Industrial NetworkingIndustrial environments are filled with disparate devices and networks, creating challenges in interoperability. Traditionally, […]
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Any opportunity to surround yourself with smart, enthusiastic people with a vision of creating a better state of, well anything, in my opinion, is time well spent and an opportunity to be taken. This year’s Impact 2024, the first annual event hosted by Cognite, for Cognite users, was exactly this type of opportunity.I attended Impact […]
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