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…
How Leading Manufacturers Are Scaling Digital Transformation in the U.S.
The U.S. manufacturing sector is undergoing a renaissance, driven by a wave of digital transformation that separates leaders from laggards. Speaking from the floor of the Automate Show in Detroit, Andre Marino, SVP of Industrial Automation for…
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 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
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,…
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…
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…
Thriving Amid Uncertainty: How Manufacturers Are Turning Agility Into Competitive Advantage
Volatility has become the norm in global manufacturing—driven by trade tensions, shifting tariffs, talent shortages, and fragile supply chains. In this environment, agility isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a competitive necessity.That’s the focus of “Thriving Amid Uncertainty: Building Agility…
Why Manufacturers Still Struggle with Industry 4.0—and What to Do About It
At a time when Industry 4.0 conversations dominate industrial trade shows and boardrooms alike, many manufacturers still miss the mark. The problem isn’t the technology. It’s how it’s being approached.Jeff Winter, a well-known voice in digital…
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…