How Manufacturers Can Build Real Momentum in Digital Transformation

How Manufacturers Can Build Real Momentum in Digital Transformation

At the Automate Show in Detroit, Gregory Tink, Digital Transformation Consulting Director at Schneider Electric, shared a clear and actionable approach to industrial digital transformation—one that moves beyond buzzwords and into scalable, measurable progress.Start with Strategy, Not…

The Rise of AI Agents: Redefining Automation in Manufacturing

The Rise of AI Agents: Redefining Automation in Manufacturing

AI agents are rapidly transforming industries, and manufacturing is no exception. While initial applications focused on optimizing HR, finance, legal, and claims management, AI agents are now driving significant improvements in core manufacturing operations.These intelligent systems…

Open Automation Is Rewriting the Rules of Industrial Efficiency

Open Automation Is Rewriting the Rules of Industrial Efficiency

Open automation is fundamentally changing how manufacturers design, deploy, and secure their control systems. By decoupling software from hardware and embracing vendor-neutral standards, industrial organizations gain the flexibility to integrate best-in-class components, implement consistent cybersecurity policies…

The Digital Twin in Automotive: The Update

The Digital Twin in Automotive: The Update

Digital twins have moved from experimental concept to operational necessity in automotive manufacturing, and the pace of adoption is accelerating. In this article, IIoT World examines how AI-powered digital twins enable automakers to simulate production lines,…

Why C-Level Leaders Must Rethink Industrial Data Modeling Now

Why C-Level Leaders Must Rethink Industrial Data Modeling Now

Industrial AI initiatives fail far more often from poor data foundations than from flawed algorithms. For C-level leaders overseeing digital transformation, the strategic question is not which AI platform to buy but whether their organization’s data…

Why AI Needs IoT to Deliver Real Value in Industrial Operations

Why AI Needs IoT to Deliver Real Value in Industrial Operations

Artificial intelligence dominates manufacturing strategy conversations, yet most industrial AI projects stall before they deliver measurable value. The missing ingredient is almost always the same: reliable, contextualized data flowing from IoT sensors, PLCs, and edge devices…