For the past few years, manufacturers have heard the same message on repeat: AI is ready for industry. But a quieter question is now being asked inside control rooms and boardrooms alike — is industry ready for AI?At this year’s Honeywell User Group in The Hague, that question came into focus. Beneath the enthusiasm around artificial intelligence […]
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At Infinite Uptime’s CXO Circle in Bangkok, the discussion around industrial AI felt different. The room was filled with people who run plants. They weren’t asking whether AI belongs in manufacturing anymore. They were asking how to make it work reliably, across complex environments where every process, every asset, and every operator matters.The consensus was […]
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In plants that run around the clock — refineries, chemical complexes, cement kilns — the path to lower emissions doesn’t begin with a new reactor or a carbon pledge. It begins with data. Yet the one piece of data the industrial world still struggles to capture accurately is product-level carbon intensity — the actual emissions embedded in every […]
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Standard operating procedures and interlocks are the backbone of safe, reliable plant operations. They codify best practices, enforce safeguards, and prevent known mistakes from cascading into incidents. Yet some failure modes still hide in plain sight—especially where human actions and manual configurations intersect with automated protections. A recent near-miss on a critical gear pump shows […]
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‘Tis the season for celebration — and innovation. December may be the year’s quietest month for many industries, but it still delivers a lineup of high-impact events worth your attention. Whether you’re joining in person or tuning in virtually, these gatherings offer valuable opportunities to connect with leaders, explore the latest advancements, and shape the […]
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The manufacturing sector faces a persistent tension: should organizations build all digital capabilities in-house or leverage external partners? The answer, increasingly, is neither—it’s both, strategically combined.The Cost of Doing Everything YourselfMany industrial leaders assume that maintaining complete control over digital transformation requires building every capability internally. This approach creates hidden costs that compound over time. […]
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Walk into any plant, and within minutes, you can tell if reliability runs deep or if it’s just a slogan on the wall. You don’t need a report to see it—you can feel it.As Amit Khanna, VP of Business Excellence at Tata Steel Thailand, puts it, “Housekeeping is the first thing.” A clean, organized plant signals that […]
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As November 2025 unfolds, a dynamic lineup of Industrial IoT, manufacturing, and cybersecurity events is set to inspire innovation and collaboration across the global industrial landscape. From automation and smart manufacturing to AI, GxP compliance, and OT security, these gatherings bring together industry leaders, engineers, and technology visionaries driving the next wave of digital transformation. […]
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As industrial digital transformation accelerates, September 2025 offers a rich lineup of must-attend events focused on Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, and sustainable innovation. From in-person gatherings in major hubs like Houston, Chicago, and London to virtual summits connecting global experts, these conferences bring together industry leaders, engineers, technology providers, and decision-makers. Whether your focus […]
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As industrial organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys, one persistent challenge continues to block progress: the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) teams. While “IT/OT convergence” has become a buzzword in Industry 4.0 circles, most professionals on the ground still struggle with what that actually means in practice and how to achieve […]
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At the MES & Industry 4.0 event in Porto, Jeff Winter, VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, outlined a practical roadmap for manufacturers ready to move beyond experimentation and into scalable transformation.Start with a Purpose-Built MVPRolling out MES across multiple sites doesn’t need to be slow or resource-draining. The key is starting with a Minimum […]
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At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Adélio Fernandes, VP of Engineering and Co-founder of Critical Manufacturing, shared forward-looking insights on how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) must evolve to meet the needs of today’s data-intensive, AI-driven factories. His perspective highlights a shift from monolithic platforms to flexible, edge-ready architectures designed for speed, adaptability, […]
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Virtual • Dec 10–11, 2025
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