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Predictive Maintenance with AI: Extending the Life of Industrial Machines
· Predictive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance with AI: Extending the Life of Industrial Machines

For manufacturers, downtime is costly. Studies show that 82% of industrial asset failures are random, making scheduled maintenance often ineffective. This is where AI-powered predictive maintenance, enabled by IIoT technologies, is changing the way factories care for machines—helping to cut downtime, lower costs, and extend equipment lifespans.At one of the editions of IIoT World Manufacturing Days, experts from […]

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Agentic AI Isn’t a Product – It’s an Integrated Business Strategy
· Process Manufacturing

Agentic AI Isn’t a Product – It’s an Integrated Business Strategy

Everyone’s talking about AI. From pilot projects and co-pilots to promising dashboards, artificial intelligence is cropping up left and right in manufacturing. What’s rare, however, are wide-scale implementations that deliver measurable results on the factory floor. In fact, IDC estimates that 88% of proof of concept (POC) projects fail to make it out of the […]

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Securing Agentic AI with Digital Trust
· Artificial Intelligence

Securing Agentic AI with Digital Trust

Agentic AI is rapidly moving from research labs into production environments, powering everything from autonomous workflows in supply chains to connected medical devices and industrial automation. Unlike traditional generative AI, which produces outputs based on prompts, Agentic AI systems can perceive, reason, and act — executing tasks across enterprise applications, often without human intervention.For industries already operating […]

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The Workforce of the Future: Reimagining Nuclear with Purpose, People, and AI
· Energy

The Workforce of the Future: Reimagining Nuclear with Purpose, People, and AI

The nuclear industry is at a pivotal moment. As global energy demand surges—driven by AI, data centers, and the clean energy transition—nuclear power is reclaiming its rightful place as a critical solution. If we’re going to meet this moment, we must address a looming challenge that is as structural as it is strategic: workforce.This is […]

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Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector: Managing Risk, Complexity, and Resilience in a Digitally Connected Era
· Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector: Managing Risk, Complexity, and Resilience in a Digitally Connected Era

As the energy sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, cybersecurity has shifted from a technical afterthought to a strategic imperative. During the session “Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Connected Era,” held at IIoT World Energy Day 2025, a panel of experts explored how the convergence of IT and OT, the expansion of digital […]

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Securing the Convergence: OT and IT Systems in the Modern Age
· Cybersecurity

Securing the Convergence: OT and IT Systems in the Modern Age

The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is reaching new heights. As the lines between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) blur, companies are unlocking new standards of visibility and efficiency. However, this trend also has a dark side that has become increasingly prominent amid rising cybercrime.The Need for Cybersecurity in IT/OT ConvergenceA worrying 80% […]

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A Source of Industry Inspiration: Inside Škoda Auto’s Manufacturing Transformation
· Discrete Manufacturing

A Source of Industry Inspiration: Inside Škoda Auto’s Manufacturing Transformation

Interview with Andreas Dick, Member of the Board for Production & Logistics at Škoda AutoŠkoda Auto, a Volkswagen Group brand, was founded in 1895—making it one of the oldest car manufacturers still in operation today. This year, Škoda celebrates its 130th anniversary, a milestone that honors not only its heritage but also its continued commitment […]

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Rethinking MES Architecture for the Age of AI and Edge Computing
· Hybrid Manufacturing

Rethinking MES Architecture for the Age of AI and Edge Computing

At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Adélio Fernandes, VP of Engineering and Co-founder of Critical Manufacturing, shared forward-looking insights on how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) must evolve to meet the needs of today’s data-intensive, AI-driven factories. His perspective highlights a shift from monolithic platforms to flexible, edge-ready architectures designed for speed, adaptability, […]

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The Urgent Shift in Automotive Manufacturing: Data Ownership, Shorter Lifecycles & Trust in AI
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Urgent Shift in Automotive Manufacturing: Data Ownership, Shorter Lifecycles & Trust in AI

As manufacturing becomes increasingly digital and sustainability-focused, automotive leaders are confronting new pressures that reach far beyond the factory floor. In a recent interview at the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Dr. Thomas Kaufmann, Executive VP & COO of Infineon’s Automotive Division, outlined several emerging challenges—and opportunities—that are redefining the future of industrial […]

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Mid-Year Review: Emerging Tech & Trends in Industrial Data
· Digital Disruption

Mid-Year Review: Emerging Tech & Trends in Industrial Data

We’re halfway there. June marks the mid-point of an already eventful year for manufacturing and industrial technology. Governmental influence on tariffs and sustainability benchmarking has reset the way many manufacturing companies are forecasting the ensuing quarters. And, of course, rapid advances in AI technology have predictably brought it to the forefront of many industrial decision-makers’ […]

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Unleashing the Future: How AI and Edge Computing Are Reshaping the Energy Sector
· Renewable Energy

Unleashing the Future: How AI and Edge Computing Are Reshaping the Energy Sector

The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation—driven not just by policy shifts or sustainability targets, but by the increasing convergence of digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Edge Computing. And while much of the noise still surrounds pilot projects and theoretical potential, a very real and very pragmatic shift is already well underway. […]

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