Energy storage technologies are at the heart of the renewable energy revolution, providing critical flexibility, stability, and efficiency to power systems. However, as the adoption of energy storage systems (ESS) accelerates, the lack of standardization in interoperability has emerged as a major barrier to scaling these solutions. Without seamless communication between diverse storage technologies, grids, […]
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Additive manufacturing has moved far beyond its origins as a niche technology. Today, it is a critical enabler of supply chain resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency. While much of the discussion around additive manufacturing focuses on its ability to produce parts layer by layer, the real value lies in how it is transforming business models, […]
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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is evolving rapidly, bringing new opportunities and challenges for industrial organizations worldwide. Companies across manufacturing, energy, logistics, and transportation are embracing AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and real-time data processing to optimize operations. However, scalability issues, integration complexity, and ROI uncertainty continue to hinder widespread adoption.What will define Industrial IoT’s success in 2025?To answer this, IIoT […]
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For modern manufacturers to stay relevant in an ever-expanding global market, they have to overcome a plethora of challenges that demand innovative solutions. Rising costs of raw materials and energy have placed considerable strain on profit margins, causing manufacturers to adopt more cost-efficient strategies. Concurrently, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainable practices that minimize […]
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In a world that’s changing faster than we can keep up, we’re facing some pretty massive challenges—environmental crises, geopolitical instability, and labor shortages, just to name a few. Incremental changes? Yeah, they’re not going to cut it anymore. As Peter Koerte pointed out at CES 2025, it’s clear: the time for big leaps in innovation […]
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Many manufacturers find themselves trapped in “pilot purgatory,” where digital transformation initiatives fail to scale beyond isolated proof-of-concept projects. While these pilots often demonstrate promise, they rarely deliver enterprise-wide impact due to fragmented systems, lack of interoperability, and limited scalability. Breaking out of this cycle is critical for manufacturers seeking to maximize the value of […]
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The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape is at a turning point. The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming how businesses process data, control machines, and optimise processes. In this context, a new term has emerged: AIoT – the fusion of AI and IoT. This synergy not only opens new dimensions of efficiency […]
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The world is living through what is already a trending topic called “poly-crisis”, the interaction of crises. This includes such vectors as climate change, geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and pandemic, all of which are ramped up at one time. This complex web of crises raises a critical question: Given the current poly-crisis, is it possible […]
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Are outdated systems holding back your organization’s potential? Bridging the Gap – Strategies for Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Technologies is your ultimate guide to unlocking innovation without sacrificing reliability.This digital booklet dives into the critical challenges of Industry 4.0. It offers practical, actionable solutions to help businesses seamlessly integrate legacy systems with advanced technologies such as […]
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As manufacturing becomes more digitized and interconnected, the rise of cyberattacks targeting smart factories, industrial control systems (ICS), and operational technology (OT) has posed significant challenges for businesses worldwide. In recent years, ransomware attacks have become a prominent tool for cybercriminals, demonstrating how vulnerabilities in ICS environments can lead to severe operational disruptions. While the […]
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The journey toward smart manufacturing is often seen as a daunting and expensive endeavor, especially for smaller organizations. Paul Rogers, President and CEO of Americas and Asia-Pacific at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, offers a fresh perspective on how businesses of all sizes can navigate this transformation effectively and incrementally.Starting Small with Smart ManufacturingThe notion that smart […]
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Rethinking Value in ManufacturingDigital transformation in manufacturing is no longer just about optimizing efficiency or cutting costs—it’s also about unlocking new revenue opportunities. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and cloud computing, manufacturers are moving beyond traditional production models to create innovative products, services, and business models.This article explores how digital transformation fosters revenue […]
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