Most industrial leaders delay Digital Twin implementation because they believe their data is too “noisy” or incomplete. However, building a digital twin for sustainable resource management relies on useful data, not perfect data. By integrating existing WAGES (Water, Air, Gas, Electricity, Steam) signals into an agile model, plants can achieve ROI through improved decision confidence long before their […]
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As energy storage systems (ESS) move from niche pilot projects to the backbone of the modern grid, a critical realization has emerged: the hardware is only as good as the software managing it. While a battery’s chemistry determines its potential, its Industrial IoT (IIoT) architecture determines its actual value and lifespan.In the transition to a decentralized grid, […]
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AI agents are rapidly transforming industries, and manufacturing is no exception. While initial applications focused on optimizing HR, finance, legal, and claims management, AI agents are now driving significant improvements in core manufacturing operations.These intelligent systems generally take two forms: Independent AI agents that operate autonomously, handling complex, end-to-end tasks with minimal human input. Collaborative […]
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As industrial operations become increasingly complex, organizations face the challenge of managing and making sense of the vast amounts of data generated by connected devices, sensors, and systems. Traditional approaches to data management, often relying on static dashboards and isolated data streams, are no longer enough to keep up with the demands of modern industries. […]
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At the Impact 2024 event, Aker BP and Cognite revealed an in-depth look into their digital transformation journey. This narrative, centered on data integration, technology, and human expertise, offers valuable insights into how a company have learned and can drive operational excellence through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.Aker BP’s Challenge: Navigating Data Silos in Industrial […]
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While many manufacturers are still on paper processes, manufacturing technology is rapidly evolving, opening up new opportunities for process improvement and innovation. Smart manufacturing technologies are no longer just a reality for large-scale OEMs or large manufacturers. We are now at a tipping point where digitization, even for smaller shops, is reachable as the barrier […]
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In cooperation with DMG MORI, we will be presenting the most comprehensive machining digital twin at the EMO 2023 trade fair. Using the SINUMERIK ONE, the first digital native CNC, the DMG MORI digital twin visualizes the machine tool, the control, and the workpiece. This software solution is now also available on the Siemens Xcelerator […]
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In my last IIoT World article ‘Are you ready for the digital twin’, I introduced some of the many business objectives we can optimize using a contextualized, holistic view of our plants. I shared several data sources, both engineering and real-time, that can help us create that 360-degree view of our equipment, systems, processes, and […]
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We often hear the term “Digital Twin” in the context of the Industrial Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, or just going digital—and no this is not about Avatars! Most often we think about Digital Twin for machinery failure prevention, but benefits go well beyond including process optimization, lowering the cost of production, and decreasing the […]
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Nemo’s Garden, the first project of its kind, has one bold goal: to create an alternative agriculture system, specially dedicated to those areas where environmental conditions or morphological reasons make plants growth extremely difficult. The team has successfully harvested a variety of crops from its prototype biospheres and discovered that plants grown in this environment […]
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The way a building is designed and constructed directly impacts the costs to operate and maintain that building over its entire life cycle. Therefore, real estate investors and building owners have a big financial and operational stake in how these processes are done. In that respect, building information modeling is something you need to know […]
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In February 2021, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Aerospace Industries Association(AIA) released a joint position paper on the definition and value behind the digital twin. With industry experts across academia, industry, and government on the committee for this publication (including the likes of Jayendra Ganguli of Raytheon, Don Kinard of […]
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