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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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