Paul Viorel

Paul Viorel
Digital Transformation Without the Downtime: A Strategic Guide for Manufacturers
· Hybrid Manufacturing

Digital Transformation Without the Downtime: A Strategic Guide for Manufacturers

Digital transformation is a top priority for manufacturers—but executing it without disrupting daily operations remains one of the toughest challenges in the industry. Downtime is expensive. Retraining teams is resource-intensive. And implementing new systems while maintaining output often feels impossible.IIoT World has published a new white paper: “How to Execute Digital Transformation Without Disrupting Your Production,” developed […]

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8 steps manufacturers can take to digital transformation
· Process Manufacturing

8 steps manufacturers can take to digital transformation

The thought of digitalization can be overwhelming. When we first started talking about IIoT or digitalization about a decade ago, the concepts were prescribed as an all-encompassing, top-down approach taking the industrial world from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0.However, that approach proved to be too big. Rather than identify real problems that could be fixed, […]

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July 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

July 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

July 2025 is packed with high-impact events for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscapes of Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. From Tokyo to Munich to San Jose, these summits bring together global leaders, engineers, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest in AI-powered industrial systems, secure communications, and digital transformation strategies. Whether you’re a […]

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From Data to Insights: Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Intelligence
· Process Manufacturing

From Data to Insights: Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Intelligence

Modern industrial operations are redefining their relationship with data. No longer just a historical record, data now shapes real-time decisions and future outcomes. Systems across the factory floor continuously collect temperature, vibration, and motor speed readings through PLCs, IoT devices,  and SCADA platforms.But collecting data isn’t enough. The value lies in making it actionable—surfacing insights […]

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Minimizing lost time and equipment in manufacturing with real-time asset tracking
· Discrete Manufacturing

Minimizing lost time and equipment in manufacturing with real-time asset tracking

Access to the correct assets, equipment, and raw materials at the right time is vital for maintaining production schedules in a busy factory. Workers can spend up to 20% of their time searching for missing tools, leading to delays, frustration, and increased safety risks. These inefficiencies can cause significant downtime, especially in high-value manufacturing environments. […]

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How Open Data Standards Power Industrial Process Optimization
· Process Manufacturing

How Open Data Standards Power Industrial Process Optimization

Data is more than a byproduct in today’s industrial landscape—it’s the backbone of smart operations.  From sensors and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to building management systems (BMS) and cloud platforms, manufacturers generate an enormous amount of data every second. But data alone doesn’t drive performance. The real value lies in how that data is structured, […]

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What’s Next for MES? Find Out at MESI 4.0 Summit 2025 in Porto
· Discrete Manufacturing

What’s Next for MES? Find Out at MESI 4.0 Summit 2025 in Porto

As manufacturers continue to navigate evolving demands, supply chain complexity, and fast-paced technological change, the need for scalable, intelligent, and resilient systems is front and center. The MESI 4.0 Summit 2025, hosted by Critical Manufacturing, offers a platform for manufacturing and technology leaders to explore how MES and Industry 4.0 technologies are being applied to meet these […]

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A Guide to Manufacturing Data Analytics – Why Manufacturers Need a Modern Data Platform
· Analytics

A Guide to Manufacturing Data Analytics – Why Manufacturers Need a Modern Data Platform

In the age of digital transformation, data is more than a byproduct—it’s a powerful asset. But most manufacturers are sitting on untapped potential. This white paper from Critical Manufacturing explores how modern data platforms, combined with MES systems, are reshaping industrial operations—from the shop floor to executive decision-making.Readers will gain a clear understanding of how “dark data”—the 60–90% […]

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Open Automation Is Rewriting the Rules of Industrial Efficiency
· Discrete Manufacturing

Open Automation Is Rewriting the Rules of Industrial Efficiency

At Automate Show 2025, one of the most compelling conversations wasn’t about new products—it was about a shift in mindset that’s quietly transforming the way industrial facilities operate: open, software-defined automation.In a discussion with Fabrice Meunier, Vice President – Industrial End User, System Integrator and Software Business, Schneider Electric, several core themes emerged around the adoption of […]

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InfluxDB 3: Turning Industrial Data into Real-Time Action with Less Complexity
· Process Manufacturing

InfluxDB 3: Turning Industrial Data into Real-Time Action with Less Complexity

For manufacturers, utilities, and other industrial operators, time series data—information captured over time from machines, sensors, and control systems—is the backbone of modern operations. But as data volumes grow, many organizations are still struggling to keep up: storing the data is easy; using it effectively, in real time, is not.InfluxData’s release of InfluxDB 3 Core and […]

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Industrial Robotics: Transforming Modern Manufacturing and Beyond
· Discrete Manufacturing

Industrial Robotics: Transforming Modern Manufacturing and Beyond

The world around us is evolving with the speed of light and technology is booming in its full glory. The idea of robots co-existing around us used to look like a far-fetched dream, a thing of the future or something that could only be seen in sci-fi movies. But we’re actively living that futuristic dream […]

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