Can the Asset Administrative Shell Make Factory Data AI-Ready?
· Hybrid Manufacturing

Can the Asset Administrative Shell Make Factory Data AI-Ready?

Most factories already collect oceans of data, yet too much of it arrives in different shapes, names, and units. That inconsistency slows down Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects more than any model choice. During AI Frontiers 2025, a participant asked whether the Asset Administrative Shell could help manufacturers tame this variability and make data usable for […]

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Who Should Own an AI Pilot in Manufacturing?
· Hybrid Manufacturing

Who Should Own an AI Pilot in Manufacturing?

Answering an AI Frontiers 2025 audience questionContext. During AI Frontiers 2025, an attendee asked: Who should be the business owner and senior stakeholder for an AI proof of concept—and how should it be structured for quick wins and long-term scale? This article distills the panel’s answer from “Building Data Accuracy and AI Trust in Smart Manufacturing.” Want to check the on-demand […]

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From Industrial Automation to Industrial Autonomy: Yokogawa’s IA2IA Journey
· Smart Manufacturing

From Industrial Automation to Industrial Autonomy: Yokogawa’s IA2IA Journey

In the conversation, Nick Clark from Yokogawa laid out what the transition from Industrial Automation to Industrial Autonomy — IA2IA — really means. Industrial automation has long been about predefined processes and protocols. Plants and systems follow strict rules, but when something changes or goes wrong, human operators step in. That intervention takes time, adds […]

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Agentic AI in Manufacturing: Best Practices for Quality, Speed, and Safety
· Hybrid Manufacturing

Agentic AI in Manufacturing: Best Practices for Quality, Speed, and Safety

Answering the audience’s questions At the AI Frontiers 2025 event, one audience member posed a question that goes to the heart of modern manufacturing challenges: “When introducing agentic AI into domain-specific workflows, what best practices help manufacturers improve product quality and decision-making speed while minimizing operational risk, especially in highly regulated or safety-critical industries?” A panel of […]

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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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