Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturers are investing in new business models despite economic uncertainty
An annual global research report released today, titled The Voice of Digital Leaders in Manufacturing 2024, interviewed global B2B digital leaders and decision-makers from large industrial manufacturers. Key findings include: • The number of organizations relying…
2024’s Big Challenges: What Every Manufacturer Must Overcome
In the throes of 2024, manufacturers are at a crucial juncture, facing a landscape brimming with both unparalleled challenges and transformative opportunities. Our comprehensive ebook, "2024's Big Challenges: What Every Manufacturer Must Overcome," offers an incisive…
ABB Enhances Control Room Conditions for Operator Wellbeing
In the industrial sector, the well-being of control room operators has historically taken a backseat, with many overlooking the impact of workspace conditions on operational efficiency and safety. ABB's recent launch of its Operator Wellbeing Service…
Unveiling the DCN Framework by Schneider, Intel, and Red Hat
Schneider Electric, in a groundbreaking collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, has announced during the ARC Forum 2024 the launch of a Distributed Control Node (DCN) software framework, a significant step forward in open automation infrastructure.…
How to improve manufacturing energy efficiency with analytics software
Manufacturing processes consume a lot of energy, with chemicals, paper and pulp, metal, and food manufacturing being the most energy-intensive industries. Yet, more and more manufacturers are putting energy use optimization on their agendas for cost-saving…
Sustainable Transformation in Machine Tool Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is facing a growing challenge: to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining productivity and profitability. Saving resources is not only a moral imperative but also a crucial factor for business success. We understand…
Unleashing the Power of Industrial Data to Transform Business Operations
The current state of manufacturing data integration serves as a primary barrier to enabling true digital transformation. According to Deloitte research, manufacturers list poor integrations (60%), disjointed data systems (46%), and data collection that is not…
IIoT and Advanced Condition Monitoring: The Future of Industrial Excellence
In the industrial landscape, one of the most pressing challenges faced by organisations is the unpredictability of equipment failures. Such unplanned downtimes not only result in significant financial losses but also disrupt the entire production chain,…
ERP and lean manufacturing: eliminating muda
Muda is the Japanese word for "wastefulness" and was initially popularized by Toyota as the main concept behind lean manufacturing. Muda refers to any activity that consumes resources without adding any value to the end product,…
Smart Homes, Smarter Security: How Smart Home Device Manufacturers Deliver Secure Connectivity
Almost everything in our homes has become a smart device, from refrigerators and thermostats to lights and televisions, with a U.S. household having 22 connected devices on average. But despite the rapid proliferation of devices, there…
From Overwhelmed to Optimized in Manufacturing: Overcoming Workload Challenges in Digital Transformation
In our extensive conversations with industry leaders across four continents, a recurring theme has emerged: the persistent challenge of internal resource constraints and overwhelming workloads in the realm of digital transformation. According to 2020 research by…
11 Ways that MQTT Sparkplug can enable smart manufacturing
Today customers expect higher quality products, consistency in production, improved operating practices, stricter adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and customized products. Therefore, to remain competitive, manufacturers must meet these growing expectations by tapping into process…