AI May Be Ready for Manufacturing. But Is Manufacturing Ready for AI?
· Artificial Intelligence

AI May Be Ready for Manufacturing. But Is Manufacturing Ready for AI?

For the past few years, manufacturers have heard the same message on repeat: AI is ready for industry. But a quieter question is now being asked inside control rooms and boardrooms alike — is industry ready for AI?At this year’s Honeywell User Group in The Hague, that question came into focus. Beneath the enthusiasm around artificial intelligence […]

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How IIoT Is Bringing Data-Driven Quality to Industrial Fabrication
· Additive Manufacturing

How IIoT Is Bringing Data-Driven Quality to Industrial Fabrication

Industrial fabrication is transforming as manufacturers shift from manual inspection to intelligent, data-driven systems. Through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), machines, sensors and analytics platforms communicate seamlessly to create a connected production ecosystem. This integration allows every fabrication stage to be monitored in real time, providing instant visibility into performance and process variations.Instead of […]

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The Next Manufacturing Advantage: From Products to Intelligent, Connected Services
· Hybrid Manufacturing

The Next Manufacturing Advantage: From Products to Intelligent, Connected Services

Machines and software are everywhere. The next competitive edge no longer comes from owning more of them — it comes from connecting, learning, and evolving faster than the competition. For manufacturers, the challenge is no longer adopting technology but turning it into a measurable, repeatable advantage.From Efficiency to IntelligenceTechnology is rewriting the rules of manufacturing […]

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Industrial AI in Practice: Siemens Transforms Factory Data into Performance
· Discrete Manufacturing

Industrial AI in Practice: Siemens Transforms Factory Data into Performance

At the Siemens Electronics Factory in Erlangen, Artificial Intelligence is not an experiment—it’s part of everyday production. The facility shows how industrial AI can improve how machines sense, analyze, and act, helping teams turn factory data into measurable results. From assembly to inspection, every dataset contributes to higher process quality, shorter cycles, and smarter energy use.From Connected Data […]

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How Internet of Things Modernizes Outdated Utility Infrastructure
· Renewable Energy

How Internet of Things Modernizes Outdated Utility Infrastructure

Connected devices and sensors support automated energy management and delivery, seamless integrations and predictive maintenance.It’s no secret that much of the US electric grid urgently needs an upgrade. The 1960s and 70s saw the construction of most of the infrastructure, with 70% of the transmission lines exceeding 25 years of age. This aging system is […]

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From Predictive to Proactive: Key Takeaways from Cognite’s Impact 2025
· Artificial Intelligence

From Predictive to Proactive: Key Takeaways from Cognite’s Impact 2025

How Industrial AI Is Transforming Operations, Workforce, and Decision-Making at ScaleCognite’s Impact 2025 made one thing clear: the era of reactive operations is over. Across both days, the narrative centered on proactive intelligence, powered by industrial AI and large language models, that augments human expertise, transforms operations, and scales across industries and geographies. AI at the […]

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The End of the Pixel Counter Era — How AI Is Quietly Transforming Semiconductor Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

The End of the Pixel Counter Era — How AI Is Quietly Transforming Semiconductor Manufacturing

In semiconductor fabs, progress has long been measured in nanometers. But the next great leap isn’t happening on the wafer — it’s happening in how factories see, think, and respond. Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping inspection, maintenance, and operational decision-making, marking a shift from human reaction to digital foresight.From Human Vision to Machine IntelligenceFor decades, […]

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AI in Energy: Why Progress Depends on People and Structure
· Energy

AI in Energy: Why Progress Depends on People and Structure

When you talk with energy executives today, there’s no longer a debate about whether artificial intelligence belongs in operations. The question has shifted to how to make it work.Natalia Klafke, Executive Vice President of Energy & Sustainability at Radix, has spent over a decade helping energy companies modernize complex operations. At Impact 2025, she noted a clear […]

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How AI and the Digital Thread Improve Machine Tool Systems
· Discrete Manufacturing

How AI and the Digital Thread Improve Machine Tool Systems

Artificial intelligence and digital connectivity are transforming how machine tools operate — from the way parts are designed and programmed to how data flows across production. The combination of AI-driven automation and a digital thread enables faster programming, more accurate simulations, safer workflows, and consistent quality on the shop floor. These developments were explained by […]

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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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