Quality Control in Manufacturing: Using Data to Improve Your Quality Program
What Does Quality Control Do In Manufacturing? Quality control is a process that uses best practices, strict adherence to standards, and specifications to deliver products without defects. With tight quality control (QC) measures, companies can better manage costs, reduce waste, and
Data is the key in IT/OT convergence
A database on the edge can open doors to enhanced IT and OT operations. The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are no longer vague concepts. They are part of a movement that is transforming
The data governance as a strategic asset
Data governance is the set of processes, roles and metrics aimed at the effective and efficient use of information to enable the company to achieve its goals. Gartner defines it as "the mapping of decision rights and the subsequent creation of
[White paper] M4.0 Data Mastery: From Unruly Data to Profitable Analysis
IT HAS BECOME CLEAR THAT ALL BUSINESSES, TO VARYING DEGREES of urgency, have a need for real-time insights across their critical processes, products, and people — both internal and external. Manufacturing 4.0 (M4.0), which is anchored primarily in interconnectivity, automation,
Advantages of an Industrial Data Platform
There are several advantages of using an industrial data platform. They include: 1. Consolidated Data: In a data platform, data is consolidated in one place in the cloud. This consolidation means all databases can use the same service to render insights
Data Management on the Edge
Up until recently, there have been two options for handling data on the edge: 1. Send raw data to the cloud where it can be stored and analyzed; or 2. Discard the data. Sending all the raw data to cloud
How Data & AI Can Help Make Utility Line Inspections Safer
Electricity is fundamental to our society. As climate change becomes more severe and demand for clean energy increases, the future is the electrification of everything and along with it, the need for reliable energy. The U.S. infrastructure spans over a
The power of combining data for utilities
Where and when should a utility trim vegetation near power lines to best reduce the risk of wildfires? When is the most cost-effective time to take a wind turbine out of service for general maintenance? How can customers be convinced
Good Data Drives Cloud Computing In Manufacturing
Cloud adoption has risen rapidly over the past 10 years, with 92% of enterprise business strategies now relying on the cloud, according to an IDG survey. The manufacturing industry, in particular, is almost as high at 87%. However, most cloud