October 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Cybersecurity

October 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

October 2025 offers a busy schedule for professionals in industrial IoT, manufacturing, and ICS cybersecurity. From large trade shows to focused virtual events, industry leaders, engineers, and technology experts will gather worldwide to explore the latest solutions in automation, digital transformation, AI, and industrial cybersecurity. Whether you want to discover new manufacturing technologies in Osaka, […]

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From Pilot Purgatory to Generative AI: Building Scalable IIoT and Machine Learning in Manufacturing
· Artificial Intelligence

From Pilot Purgatory to Generative AI: Building Scalable IIoT and Machine Learning in Manufacturing

The promise of IIoT and machine learning in manufacturing is well understood – predictive maintenance, optimized energy use, and real-time quality control can save millions in downtime and waste. Yet many organizations remain stuck in “pilot purgatory”: running isolated projects that never scale across sites.The session “Accelerating Innovation and Agility in Manufacturing with IIoT and Machine […]

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AI as a Skill Multiplier in Manufacturing, Not a Replacement
· Artificial Intelligence

AI as a Skill Multiplier in Manufacturing, Not a Replacement

As AI tools and automation platforms race ahead, manufacturers face a critical question: is technology helping the workforce, or quietly pushing it aside? In the world of smart manufacturing, the answer is increasingly clear—AI works best not as a substitute for people, but as a multiplier of human skill. This shift marks a departure from […]

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Why AI Success in Manufacturing Starts with Leadership, Not Code
· Artificial Intelligence

Why AI Success in Manufacturing Starts with Leadership, Not Code

Manufacturers don’t lack AI tools. They lack the readiness to use them well. That was one of the clearest undercurrents at IIoT World’s Manufacturing Day session on generative AI. While the panelists from Siemens, Databricks, and Retrocausal brought technical insights, they repeatedly circled back to something more fundamental: leadership mindset, data literacy, and cultural readiness […]

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The Hidden Advantage of Generative AI in Manufacturing: Speed, Not Just Smarts
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Hidden Advantage of Generative AI in Manufacturing: Speed, Not Just Smarts

For manufacturers, generative AI isn’t just about prediction—it’s about eliminating bottlenecks in model creation and deployment.While predictive maintenance and quality optimization often dominate the conversation around AI in manufacturing, a more transformative shift is quietly underway: AI is finally fast enough to scale.At IIoT World’s 2024 session on Revolutionizing Asset Management, experts from IBM and Prometheus Group […]

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What Generative AI Is Really Changing on the Factory Floor
· Discrete Manufacturing

What Generative AI Is Really Changing on the Factory Floor

Forget the hype. Generative AI isn’t replacing workers or designing entire factories — yet. But it is changing what happens on the factory floor, where complexity, variability, and labor shortages meet real-time decisions. From reducing assembly errors to preserving expertise before it walks out the door, generative AI is beginning to solve the gritty, everyday […]

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July 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

July 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

July 2025 is packed with high-impact events for professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscapes of Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. From Tokyo to Munich to San Jose, these summits bring together global leaders, engineers, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest in AI-powered industrial systems, secure communications, and digital transformation strategies. Whether you’re a […]

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Modular, Scalable, Software-Driven: The New Direction of Industrial Robotics
· Discrete Manufacturing

Modular, Scalable, Software-Driven: The New Direction of Industrial Robotics

At the Automate Show in Detroit, Christine Bush, Director of the Robotic Center of Excellence at Schneider Electric, shared a forward-looking perspective on how industrial robotics is evolving to meet the needs of a changing manufacturing landscape. The conversation focused not on futuristic hype but on practical shifts that are already redefining how manufacturers deploy […]

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Why AI Needs IoT to Deliver Real Value in Industrial Operations
· Discrete Manufacturing

Why AI Needs IoT to Deliver Real Value in Industrial Operations

At Hannover Messe 2025, amid the buzz around generative AI and intelligent automation, Bernd Gross, CEO and co-founder of Cumulocity, offered a pragmatic lens into the convergence of AI and IoT—and what industrial leaders are still getting wrong.As co-founder of Cumulocity and an early architect of industrial IoT platforms, Gross has witnessed the sector’s evolution firsthand. His […]

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From Data-Driven Ambitions to Sensing Factories: A Strategic Path for AI in Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

From Data-Driven Ambitions to Sensing Factories: A Strategic Path for AI in Manufacturing

At Hannover Messe 2025, Helena Jochberger, Vice President and Global Industry Lead of Manufacturing, CGI, joined IIoT World for a timely conversation on the future of AI in manufacturing. With decades of experience guiding industrial transformation, she laid out a pragmatic roadmap for how generative AI, when implemented responsibly and supported by strong data governance, […]

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Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time
· Discrete Manufacturing

Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time

As industrial systems grow increasingly complex, the traditional reliance on cloud-based analytics is being fundamentally challenged. What’s emerging instead is a shift toward real-time, on-site intelligence—driven by embedded AI at the edge. This transformation is not just technical; it’s strategic, offering new ways to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in environments where timing, precision, and […]

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Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design
· Process Manufacturing

Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design

Circularity isn’t just a sustainability buzzword—it’s a smart business strategy. Speaking from Schneider Electric’s circularity-themed booth, Hany Fouda, SVP of Process Automation, outlined how circularity can deliver resilience, profitability, and operational efficiency for industrial companies.Why Circularity Matters NowThe global business environment is shifting rapidly. Customers are demanding not just supply chain resilience but operational models […]

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