Why Small Manufacturers Can’t Afford to Wait for the “Perfect” Transformation
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
AI at the Edge of the Factory Floor: What’s Real, What’s Next
At Hannover Messe 2025, the excitement around industrial AI was palpable—but beneath the buzz, Ozgur Tohumcu of AWS shared a candid view of where manufacturing still lags and where AI is starting to deliver measurable value. Despite years of investment, many
How Data is Rebuilding Manufacturing from the Edge Up
An industry conversation with Pugal Janakiraman, Global Manufacturing CTO at Snowflake, and Evan Kaplan, CEO of InfluxData. Manufacturing's Data Mindset Is Changing Manufacturers have long relied on data to understand what went wrong—after the fact. When a production line stalled, or equipment
Manufacturing’s Future Hinges on Collaboration, Not Just Technology
At Hannover Messe 2025, I sat down with Mathias Oppelt, Vice President and Head of Customer-Driven Innovation at Siemens Digital Industries, to explore what manufacturers really want from digital transformation—and what’s still holding many of them back. The conversation moved well beyond
What’s Changing in Industrial Data Management: Key Takeaways from Hannover Messe 2025
At Hannover Messe 2025, InfluxData CEO Evan Kaplan and HighByte CPO John Harrington discuss how manufacturers are shifting from data collection to data intelligence and what’s required to support that transformation. Below are the most important insights that emerged from
Energy-Centric Predictive Maintenance: Smarter, Sustainable Operations for Modern Manufacturers
At Hannover Messe 2025, the evolving role of predictive maintenance takes the spotlight as industrial leaders explore how AI can drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing. Sunil Vedula, Founder and CEO of Nanoprecise Sci Corp, shares a forward-looking perspective on how maintenance is
IIoT World Days 2025: What’s Next in IIoT, AI & Cybersecurity?
As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the IIoT World Days 2025 series will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI, Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. These virtual events are designed to
Building the Factory of the Future: Bridging Innovation and Practicality
The concept of the “Factory of the Future” is no longer a distant vision; it is an achievable reality driven by the integration of advanced technologies, collaborative ecosystems, and forward-thinking strategies. Manufacturers seeking to transform their operations must balance innovation
Data-Driven Manufacturing: From Challenges to Scalable Solutions
Manufacturers generate vast amounts of data, yet without the proper structure, much of this valuable resource remains untapped. Data-Driven Manufacturing: From Challenges to Scalable Solutions is a comprehensive resource designed for industry professionals seeking practical, real-world strategies to manage and scale their