Manufacturers Are Throwing Away the Data AI Needs
Factories generate massive volumes of time series data from every sensor, controller, and production line, but many manufacturers reduce the fidelity of that data or discard it entirely because their existing infrastructure makes retention too expensive…
Why Sensor Origin Now Matters in Manufacturing
Sensor origin has never been a line item on factory procurement specs. In this IIoT World article, Dr. Antoine Filipe (Tronics Microsystems, TDK Group) explains the strategic shift driving sensor procurement decisions in manufacturing. Quality and…
The Year Industrial AI Has to Prove It Works: Five Conversations Before Hannover Messe 2026
After years of pilot programs and proofs of concept, manufacturers want one thing from Industrial AI in 2026: proof that it works in production. Hannover Messe 2026 (April 20 to 24, Hannover, Germany) runs under the…
Industrial AI Events in May 2026: Global Conference Guide
May 2026 brings 14 industrial AI, IoT, and energy conferences across 6 countries, anchored by SPS Italia (May 26-28, Parma) and the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo (May 4-6, Orlando). Manufacturing and supply chain events span from…
Industrial AI Events in April 2026: Global Conference Guide
Looking for upcoming events? See our June 2026 Industrial AI Events Guide and Events Calendar for the latest conferences and virtual sessions.April 2026 events have concluded. Highlights included Hannover Messe 2026 (130,000+ attendees, 4,000 exhibitors) and…
How Manufacturers are Meeting ESG and Sustainability Goals in 2026
In 2026, global manufacturers are meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals by transitioning from manual reporting to autonomous sustainability. IIoT World tracks the technologies and frameworks driving this shift across energy, safety, and compliance. Key…
The Document Accuracy Layer: A Practical AI-Readiness Checklist for Industrial Document Pipelines
Industrial AI is having its moment, and the pressure is real. Manufacturers are staring down a workforce gap that won’t resolve itself. As experienced people retire, the risk isn’t just “we need headcount.” It’s that tribal…
Alarm Overload at the Industrial Edge: When More Visibility Reduces Reliability
Edge computing is supposed to make operations more resilient. Put intelligence closer to equipment, shorten response loops, and keep critical functions running even when connectivity to centralized systems is limited.Yet as edge programs scale, many industrial…
From Blind to Brilliant: Transforming Remote Operations with IoT-Powered Decision Making
Tired of operating in the dark, relying on intuition to keep your remote assets running? Imagine a world where sensors act as your guides, revealing insights for better efficiency and alerting you to potential issues before…
Activating 50-Year-Old Manuals and Drawings for AI
Manufacturers possess a vast, dormant capital asset that standard financials never capture: decades of technical documentation. These archives contain solutions to past failures, specifications for legacy equipment, and intellectual property from retired experts. Historically, these files,…