At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Adélio Fernandes, VP of Engineering and Co-founder of Critical Manufacturing, shared forward-looking insights on how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) must evolve to meet the needs of today’s data-intensive, AI-driven factories. His perspective highlights a shift from monolithic platforms to flexible, edge-ready architectures designed for speed, adaptability, […]
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As manufacturing becomes increasingly digital and sustainability-focused, automotive leaders are confronting new pressures that reach far beyond the factory floor. In a recent interview at the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Dr. Thomas Kaufmann, Executive VP & COO of Infineon’s Automotive Division, outlined several emerging challenges—and opportunities—that are redefining the future of industrial […]
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We’re halfway there. June marks the mid-point of an already eventful year for manufacturing and industrial technology. Governmental influence on tariffs and sustainability benchmarking has reset the way many manufacturing companies are forecasting the ensuing quarters. And, of course, rapid advances in AI technology have predictably brought it to the forefront of many industrial decision-makers’ […]
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The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation—driven not just by policy shifts or sustainability targets, but by the increasing convergence of digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Edge Computing. And while much of the noise still surrounds pilot projects and theoretical potential, a very real and very pragmatic shift is already well underway. […]
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As the race to digital sovereignty accelerates, Scaleway is emerging as one of Europe’s boldest bets in cloud infrastructure and AI. In a recent conversation with Jean-Baptiste Kempf, Chief Technology Officer at Scaleway, a clear narrative unfolded—one that blends technological ambition, geopolitical pragmatism, and a very real urgency to ensure Europe has a credible alternative […]
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For many industrial organizations, the edge has long been treated as a fixed, isolated part of operations. But as digital transformation initiatives scale—and artificial intelligence, analytics, and cybersecurity concerns intensify—this view is rapidly becoming outdated.Erik Nordmark, Co-founder and CTO at ZEDEDA, emphasizes that today’s industrial edge must be dynamic and software-defined. In his view, the […]
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The world around us is evolving with the speed of light and technology is booming in its full glory. The idea of robots co-existing around us used to look like a far-fetched dream, a thing of the future or something that could only be seen in sci-fi movies. But we’re actively living that futuristic dream […]
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A Human Story Repeating ItselfThroughout history, the development of technology has been met with a blend of awe, excitement, fear, and resistance. Whether it was the discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, the rise of the steam engine, or the more recent emergence of nuclear energy and artificial intelligence, humanity’s journey with innovation […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, the conversation around digital transformation in manufacturing felt more urgent than ever. But amid the excitement, Stephen Graham, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Nexus, offered a grounded reminder: for small and mid-sized manufacturers, the future will not be won by those with the flashiest technology—but by those who learn […]
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Connecting infrastructural ecosystems are driving smarter decisions and improving sustainable outcomes. Now we must use them to build resilient, future-ready nations, says Gary Wong, Global Segment Leader of Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure at AVEVAThe Indian state of Chhattisgarh understands ecosystems. Forests, for example, cover more than 40% of the 23,000-square-mile state. From trees to the […]
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In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, staying competitive means being smart with your operations — and smarter with your investments. Leading organizations are turning to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes, cut costs, and boost ROI.This new digital booklet, “How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments,” explores how companies across manufacturing, logistics, […]
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At ProMat 2025, Ananta Islam, CEO and Region President, Americas, at Körber Supply Chain shared insights on the rapid transformation of supply chain driven by artificial intelligence and automation. As businesses adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, supply chain become more efficient, resilient, and data-driven.The Growing Role of Automation in Supply ChainAutomation has shifted from a luxury to […]
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