One of the fundamental qualifications for digital transformation is the connectivity of devices and assets such as controllers, machines, products and even the operators along the entire value chain. Industries are building networks of seamlessly connected digital systems, and controlling and monitoring them over distributed control systems. Digital Transformation for Visibility into Operations With digital […]
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Located in Flintshire, North Wales, Connah’s Quay rests on the south bank of the River Dee. The current gas-fired power station was commissioned in 1996, although electricity generation activities have been operated on the land as far back as 1954, when it was originally home to a coal-fired plant. The changes the site has seen […]
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Note: Part 1 of Digital Transformation Case Studies can be found here. Case Study #3: Tastitalia connects a different kind of industrial machine to the Internet of Things Tastitalia, an Italian company that creates customized solutions for human-machine interfaces, managed to control production costs and quality levels of their processes in an extremely precise and continuous […]
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Every organization in our digital world has to determine whether it is better to buy commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software or build software that directly meets their needs. For over 20 years, the argument has strongly favored buy. Historically, COTS has had several advantages: faster time-tomarket, lower engineering costs, lower risk and immediate deployment for use. […]
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The manufacturing industry has been adopting next-gen technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), advanced data analytics, predictive maintenance, automation, robotics, and more for improved productivity and enhanced safety on factory floors. Cutting-edge technologies can hold the key to optimizing uptime and productivity. Below are two digital transgormation case studies on manufacturers who implemented transformative technologies. […]
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One buzzwords nowadays is “4th Industrial Revolution”. Let’s ask ourselves: What are we talking about when we say “4th Industrial Revolution”? For sure, we are talking about a huge potential of innovation in Industry 4.0. Numerous studies have attempted to quantify the opportunities, and all talk about BIG numbers, in terms of number of connected devices, […]
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The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated a digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing industry, notably in the area of enterprise asset management. With the emergence of Industry 4.0, maintenance has stepped out of the shadows. Organizations are accessing the newest technology to go beyond a lean approach to manufacturing and adopt a total productive maintenance (TPM) […]
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The events of 2020 accelerated digital transformation for industrial companies, particularly in bringing it to their front-line teams. The need to meet the challenges created by COVID-19 moved some organizations quickly from experimenting and dabbling in digital transformation to a full-throated and strategic commitment. So if 2020 was a wake-up call, it looks like 2021 […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact business and the economy worldwide, companies in every industry are using a critical eye to prioritize their operations amidst shrinking budgets and a catalog of unknowns. This includes exploring automation technologies that can protect and even future-proof essential operations in an environment of fewer people, social distancing and […]
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Listen to the PLM Quick 30 podcast to hear first-hand uncover the three pillars necessary to bring a simulated digital twin to reality as part of digital transformation. Below are some excerpts from the conversation between Ansys expert, Craig Miller, PhD, and Patrick Sullivan from ArcherGrey. The Digital Twin Patrick: Can you explain how you got to be […]
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There is no stopping an asset from getting older… …and aging plant assets can create a number of challenges for industrial organizations: Frequent breakdowns Disruption Decreasing efficiency According to the former CEO of Factora, Charles A. Horth in an article published in Industry Week: “three categories of business drivers should drive IIoT decisions: Pain: What […]
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Track Sponsored by and This track, originally presented at IIoT World Days on June 30, 2020, includes 3 presentations from energy industry leaders: Improving Customer Engagement through Innovative Utility Marketplaces Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Wizardry: How to Overcome Technical Road Blocks and Make Real for Power Generation Take the Pulse of your Operation in […]
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