AI in Manufacturing Enters Its Third Wave: The Rise of Autonomous Agents
· Artificial Intelligence

AI in Manufacturing Enters Its Third Wave: The Rise of Autonomous Agents

Manufacturing AI is evolving beyond dashboards and predictive alerts into a new paradigm: autonomous agents that can perceive their environment, reason about constraints, and take action without waiting for human approval. This IIoT World explainer maps the three waves of AI adoption in industrial settings. The first wave brought rule-based automation, the second introduced machine […]

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From Complexity to Control: Why Smart MES is the Backbone of Modern Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

From Complexity to Control: Why Smart MES is the Backbone of Modern Manufacturing

At Hannover Messe 2025, there’s one term on everyone’s lips: AI. But amidst the noise, Francisco Almada Lobo brings a clear, strategic voice to the table—cutting through the hype to highlight what actually matters in manufacturing today: control, visibility, and preparedness.For manufacturers navigating rising product complexity, volatile supply chains, and increased customization demands, the pressure […]

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