The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations
· Process Manufacturing

The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations

What is Open Automation?Open automation is reshaping industrial operations by allowing businesses to integrate new automation technologies at the speed of innovation. Traditionally, industrial systems have been locked into proprietary ecosystems, limiting flexibility and slowing down the adoption of new solutions. Open automation, as defined by Michael Martinez, Open Automation Solutions Offer Manager, is about […]

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2025 Smart Manufacturing Outlook: Key Trends Shaping the Future of the Industry
· Discrete Manufacturing

2025 Smart Manufacturing Outlook: Key Trends Shaping the Future of the Industry

As we look ahead to the future of manufacturing, Deloitte’s 2025 Smart Manufacturing Outlook highlights several critical trends that will significantly shape the sector in the coming year. Manufacturers are entering an era of transformation, with technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics paving the way for a new chapter. Let’s explore the key trends expected to take […]

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Why Robots as a Service (RaaS) Is the Future of Business Automation
· Discrete Manufacturing

Why Robots as a Service (RaaS) Is the Future of Business Automation

In an age of rapid technological progress and a growing shortage of skilled labor, businesses face the challenge of staying ahead without overextending their resources–especially cash. Enter Robots as a Service (RaaS): a subscription-based model that democratizes access to advanced robotic solutions. Similar to Software as a Service (SaaS)–pioneered by Salesforce–revolutionized software acquisition and deployment, […]

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What does it take to work with Generative AI Models
· Artificial Intelligence

What does it take to work with Generative AI Models

The world of AI is evolving rapidly, and if you’re a machine learning engineer, you might already feel drawn towards generative AI. Generative models are more than just a trend—they represent a leap towards a more creative AI future. But what does it take to transition from traditional machine learning to working with cutting-edge generative […]

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Siemens Expands Industrial Copilot to Empower Manufacturing with Generative AI
· Artificial Intelligence

Siemens Expands Industrial Copilot to Empower Manufacturing with Generative AI

In an era of heightened competitive pressure and skilled labor shortages, the manufacturing industry faces immense challenges in productivity and efficiency. Siemens is at the forefront of addressing these challenges by introducing powerful, generative AI-driven solutions with its Industrial Copilot. At SPS 2024, Siemens unveiled new functionalities for the Industrial Copilot and announced a significant adoption […]

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September 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

September 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

As the technological landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the month of September 2023 promises a multitude of groundbreaking events that delve deep into the realms of Industrial IoT and ICS Cybersecurity. These events are set to gather experts, decision-makers, innovators, and professionals from various industries to discuss and dissect the latest trends, […]

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Will AI make us more secure?
· Artificial Intelligence

Will AI make us more secure?

ChatGPT, the dialogue-based AI chatbot capable of understanding natural human language, has become another icon in the disruptor ecosystem. Gaining over 1 million registered users in just 5 days, it has become the fastest growing tech platform ever. ChatGPT generates impressively detailed human-like written text and thoughtful prose, following a text input prompt. In addition, […]

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Building your digital twin
· Connected Industry

Building your digital twin

In my last IIoT World article ‘Are you ready for the digital twin’, I introduced some of the many business objectives we can optimize using a contextualized, holistic view of our plants. I shared several data sources, both engineering and real-time, that can help us create that 360-degree view of our equipment, systems, processes, and […]

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The next generation of the service bus
· Connected Industry

The next generation of the service bus

It’s hard to think about life without evolution. It’s the reason humans exist and it’s fundamental in a thriving ecosystem. But it’s also a powerful word in industry. It’s fixed in the description of the Industrial Revolutions and also reflects the changing technology over the last 30 years. As the industry becomes increasingly reliant on […]

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Expanding the Possibilities of Azure IoT with Real-Time Analytics
· Analytics

Expanding the Possibilities of Azure IoT with Real-Time Analytics

In countless applications that track live systems, real-time analytics play a key role in identifying problems and uncovering new opportunities. They enable data and operations managers to respond fast enough to make a difference in the moment. The need to quickly understand and act on telemetry has never been more important and challenging, as we […]

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Disrupt the Disruption in Manufacturing Supply Chains
· Smart Manufacturing

Disrupt the Disruption in Manufacturing Supply Chains

The past two years will get plenty of blame for supply chain disruption, but disruption — from human and technology error to weather and other crises — has always been a challenge. Manufacturers are using dashboards to visualize performance measurements and gain deeper diagnostics for uses like preventative maintenance and process optimization. But while they […]

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How Data & AI Can Help Make Utility Line Inspections Safer
· Artificial Intelligence

How Data & AI Can Help Make Utility Line Inspections Safer

Electricity is fundamental to our society. As climate change becomes more severe and demand for clean energy increases, the future is the electrification of everything and along with it, the need for reliable energy. The U.S. infrastructure spans over a vast 200,000 miles and inspecting all of it is a time-consuming and high-risk process that […]

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