Securing the Convergence of the Manufacturing Internet of Things
Industrial control systems are often insecure by design, and operational technology (OT) environments are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The increased connectivity between industrial and corporate networks, as well as the need for remote access for employees…
![[Use case] Improve Robotic Welding Performance Using Real-Time Monitoring System](https://www.iiot-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/robotic-welding-1024x683.jpg)
[Use case] Improve Robotic Welding Performance Using Real-Time Monitoring System
A large manufacturer produces hundreds of parts for an industrial distributor of multiple vehicle types. Challenges Throughout the plant, automated robotic welding systems are utilized. The motor supplying wire feed to the welding gun often wears.…
The limitations of IIoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize various industries by enabling the automation and optimization of processes, as well as the collection and analysis of data from connected devices. However, there are several…
The next stage of digitalization in the process industries
The CEO of Process Automation, Siemens AG, Axel Lorenz, discussed his top priorities for the upcoming year in a recent interview. His first priority was reconnecting with the people and understanding the current state of the…
A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainability in Industry 4.0 Using MQTT
Industry 4.0 is ushering in a sustainable era leveraging digitization, artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and similar technologies. Sustainability is undoubtedly the way forward for a better future and a greener planet.…
![[On demand] Industrial IoT architecture: how to tap into its full potential](https://www.iiot-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Industrial-IoT-architecture-how-to-tap-into-its-full-potential-1024x683.jpg)
[On demand] Industrial IoT architecture: how to tap into its full potential
A solid framework for the Industrial Internet of Things is at the heart of a long-term, robust environment for IoT project development in industrial settings. The process implies much more than having multiple industrial IoT devices…
January 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
New year, new beginning, new events! There is nothing more exciting than learning something new. And as we start the new chapter of the year, we welcome you with January 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity…
IIoT-World / UniversalAutomation.Org Q&A
1. In one of your blogs published last year, you mentioned that “it’s time for universal automation.” What is holding us back? What is universal automation? It is basically the transposition of what happens in the…
A Flurry of Regulatory Action and the Need for SBOMs
Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity was issued in May of 2021 and provided a roadmap for a series of regulatory initiatives that government agencies (and anyone doing business with them) should prepare for.…
ICS/OT Security Practitioners Agree. Your Technology Matters
ICS/OT Practitioners Share Their Unique Requirements & Concerns SANS released its annual ‘State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity’ report in October 2022. It reflects survey results from 332 ICS/OT organizations representing a range of industrial verticals. According to…