Why people remain at the heart of the factory of the future
There is no denying that we are well into the swing of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Early adopters of digitization are already seeing measurable benefits such as increased energy efficiency and quicker troubleshooting which is resulting in…
Convergence Will Move IoT to a New Plane of Service Continuity
The tsunami of IoT application expansion is not likely to abate in the foreseeable future. New capabilities from smart consumer services to industrial use cases incorporating machine vision and complex system management are added to the…
Missteps to Avoid When Implementing Digital Transformation Strategy
Implementing digital transformation strategy presents many challenges. These can range from having to manage massive revamping of business and work processes to implementing completely new models for customer engagement. Some challenges are understood but still difficult,…
The Four Steps to the IoT Epiphany
Industrial equipment manufacturers around the world are looking for ways to protect their core businesses while also seeking new cost savings and customer revenue opportunities. Many look to digital transformation and industrial IoT for enabling new services like…
Monetizing Your IoT Project
One of the biggest challenges in getting funding for an IoT project is being unable to monetize the results. Complete IoT solutions often cost a lot of money – new hardware needs to be purchased and…
Increasing manufacturing performance with IoT Analytics
Digitalization is changing the landscape in manufacturing as companies adopt Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, and Digital Transformation initiatives. In fact, a recent Tech-Clarity survey shows that over one-half of manufacturers believe that digitalization / digital transformation…
The importance of context in data collection
It’s no secret that data collection is important for generating valuable insight that helps plant managers improve efficiency in industrial systems. However, what seems unknown to many in the industry is the importance of understanding the…
Retrospective digitalisation
Making the most of legacy equipment According to the Annual Manufacturing Report, 2018, four in five manufacturers believe that smart factory technologies will improve their supply chain relationships. The proposed benefits of data collection from smart…
Building a Successful Roadmap to IIoT Implementation
Having the right pieces in place, setting reasonable expectations, and a dedication to project initiatives may be the best roadmap to a succesful IIoT implementation. Planning a Digital Transformation We often talk to companies who have…
Three developments in industrial safety
How Industry 4.0 technology can be used to improve staff safety Increased productivity is not the only benefit of Industry 4.0. The focus on real-time monitoring and connected technology has allowed plant managers to place greater…