Paul Viorel

Paul Viorel
Energy-Centric Predictive Maintenance: Smarter, Sustainable Operations for Modern Manufacturers
· Energy

Energy-Centric Predictive Maintenance: Smarter, Sustainable Operations for Modern Manufacturers

Energy consumption is one of the most underutilized data streams in industrial maintenance, yet it often provides the earliest and most reliable signal that equipment is beginning to fail. Energy-centric predictive maintenance flips the traditional approach by treating power draw, reactive power, power factor, and harmonic distortion as primary condition indicators rather than afterthoughts. In […]

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May 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

May 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

Discover the top Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity events happening in May 2025! From the ARC European Leadership Industry Forum to IIoT World Manufacturing Day and the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, explore transformative events that cover AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, manufacturing, and automation. Whether you’re a supply chain leader, manufacturer, or […]

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HighByte Adds Amazon S3 Tables for Smarter Industrial Data
· Discrete Manufacturing

HighByte Adds Amazon S3 Tables for Smarter Industrial Data

In the ongoing effort to bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and IT, HighByte’s latest announcement marks a significant milestone for manufacturers on their digital transformation journey.Today, March 31, 2025, HighByte announced native support for Amazon S3 Tables through the HighByte Intelligence Hub. Manufacturers can now move industrial data from the edge to the cloud more easily, […]

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The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Achieving World-Class OEE with IIoT
· Machine Learning

The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Achieving World-Class OEE with IIoT

Achieving world-class Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a top priority for manufacturers, yet most facilities operate well below the 85% benchmark that separates leaders from laggards. Predictive maintenance powered by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is proving to be one of the most effective levers for closing that gap. In this guide, IIoT World […]

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Schneider Electric’s Vision for Software-Defined, AI-Powered Automation at Hannover Messe 2025
· Process Manufacturing

Schneider Electric’s Vision for Software-Defined, AI-Powered Automation at Hannover Messe 2025

At HANNOVER MESSE 2025, Schneider Electric isn’t just showcasing products — it’s introducing a new mindset for how industries operate, adapt, and evolve. With a spotlight on open software-defined automation and industrial AI, Schneider Electric’s presence at Hall 11, Stand C52, reflects a bold rethinking of industrial control in an increasingly connected and complex world.As manufacturers face rising pressure to digitize, […]

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The Emergence of Agentic AI: A New Chapter in Artificial Intelligence
· Artificial Intelligence

The Emergence of Agentic AI: A New Chapter in Artificial Intelligence

Agentic AI represents a fundamental shift in how artificial intelligence operates within industrial environments, moving from passive prediction to autonomous decision-making and action. In this IIoT World explainer, we break down what agentic AI actually means for manufacturers, process engineers, and operations leaders. You will learn how autonomous AI agents differ from traditional machine learning […]

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The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES

As manufacturers navigate increasingly complex global operations, one thing is clear: digital transformation can no longer be achieved through disconnected plant-level systems. A new white paper from Critical Manufacturing, “Multisite MES: Essential for Enterprise Digital Transformation,” outlines why a unified, enterprise-wide MES is fast becoming the foundation for future-ready manufacturing.Traditionally, MES implementations have been handled at the […]

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Securing AI at the Edge: Why Trusted Model Updates Are the Next Big Challenge
· Artificial Intelligence

Securing AI at the Edge: Why Trusted Model Updates Are the Next Big Challenge

As manufacturers push AI inference to edge devices on the factory floor, a new and underappreciated cybersecurity challenge emerges: how do you ensure that over-the-air model updates are authentic, untampered, and safe to deploy on safety-critical systems? In this IIoT World analysis, we examine the threat vectors unique to edge AI model delivery, from supply […]

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[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments
· Artificial Intelligence

[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, staying competitive means being smart with your operations — and smarter with your investments. Leading organizations are turning to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes, cut costs, and boost ROI.This new digital booklet, “How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments,” explores how companies across manufacturing, logistics, […]

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Choosing the Right Communication Protocol for Industrial IoT
· Predictive Maintenance

Choosing the Right Communication Protocol for Industrial IoT

Choosing the right communication protocol is one of the most consequential decisions in any Industrial IoT deployment. The protocol you select determines latency, security posture, interoperability with legacy equipment, and ultimately whether your predictive maintenance or real-time monitoring system delivers actionable results. In this IIoT World guide, we compare the leading industrial communication protocols, including […]

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Critical Manufacturing to Showcase the Future of MES at Hannover Messe 2025
· Discrete Manufacturing

Critical Manufacturing to Showcase the Future of MES at Hannover Messe 2025

At Hannover Messe 2025, Critical Manufacturing will spotlight how next-generation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) can move manufacturers beyond incremental gains—toward measurable, transformative outcomes. As a recognized leader in MES by IDC MarketScape and a subsidiary of ASMPT, the company will demonstrate how its modular, modern platform helps manufacturers reduce complexity, unify data silos, and gain […]

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Nanoprecise at Hannover Messe 2025: AI-Driven Maintenance for Maximum Energy Efficiency
· Artificial Intelligence

Nanoprecise at Hannover Messe 2025: AI-Driven Maintenance for Maximum Energy Efficiency

AI-driven predictive maintenance is transforming how industrial manufacturers approach equipment health and energy efficiency. By correlating machine faults with energy losses, AI models can detect inefficiencies before they become failures , cutting unplanned downtime, reducing CO₂ emissions, and extending asset life. In this IIoT World article, we explore how organizations are deploying AI to monitor […]

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