Machine Learning and Data Engineering Applications in Agriculture
“In God we trust, all others bring data.” William Edwards Deming In this article, we show the importance of interference between Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Agriculture. The main problems…
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…
Revolutionizing Industrial Connectivity: Introducing Proficloud
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, connectivity is the key to unlocking efficiency and productivity. Industrial devices, such as those used in factories and energy management systems, generate vast amounts…
June 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Welcome to June 2023, the midpoint of the year! This month, we have compiled a comprehensive list of events happening worldwide, in-person and online, specifically tailored to the Industrial IoT…
Enabling Manufacturing Efficiency with MQTT and Sparkplug
Manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly complex, with multiple components and subsystems that need to work together seamlessly for optimal efficiency. In this context, MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport), an open-source…
Decoupling Software from Hardware: The Future of Industrial Automation
As industrial automation continues to advance, one organization is making waves in the industry with a unique approach to software and hardware integration. Universal Automation, a newly funded association, is…
The Role of AI in the Future of Manufacturing Software Systems
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing software systems. Francisco Lobo, the CEO of Critical Manufacturing, shares his insights…
May 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Welcome to our roundup of Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity events for May 2023. As technology continues to advance, the need for security in the industrial sector is becoming increasingly…
Can AI research be stopped? No, but it should become more open, democratic and scientific
Should AI research stop even temporarily? In my view, no, as AI is the response of humanity to a global society and physical world of ever-increasing complexity. As the physical…
Is predictive maintenance at a dead end?
Predictive maintenance has become a standard phrase in the equipment business and it is taking hold with OEMs. However, maintenance teams are not seeing much use for it. For them,…
Connected Manufacturing: What it is and Why it is Important
Modern manufacturing has undergone profound changes in the past two decades due to the advent of advanced technology and the digital age. Among these changes is the move towards connected…
How to Get Contextualized Data Where It Matters
When it comes to data collection, who are you really serving? That objective often gets lost amid the OT/IT alignment discussions. Anyone who has embarked on a digital transformation project…