While the industrial world is captivated by the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs), a quieter, yet equally transformative, revolution is happening at the industrial edge: the rise of Small Language Models (SLMs). Often overshadowed by…
In today’s interconnected global market, disruptions are a constant in business. Policy shifts and new trade landscapes have compressed margins and clouded market access for manufacturers worldwide. To thrive, leaders must do more with existing resources…
In 2026, global manufacturers are meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals by transitioning from manual reporting to autonomous sustainability. IIoT World tracks the technologies and frameworks driving this shift across energy, safety, and compliance. Key…
The industrial sector is accelerating the adoption of practical, high-impact AI applications. Based on insights from IIoT World Days 2025, industry leaders focus on scaling these technologies across global operations. From Agentic AI that autonomously manages supply chains to Computer…
At the Siemens Electronics Factory in Erlangen, Artificial Intelligence is not an experiment—it’s part of everyday production. The facility shows how industrial AI can improve how machines sense, analyze, and act, helping teams turn factory data into measurable results.…
Autonomous AI on the factory floor is not just a technical challenge — it’s a human one. Operators want to know they can trust the system. Executives need accountability. Security teams demand resilience. At the “Agentic AI…
AI in energy has moved past dashboards and reports. According to Simon Williams, Chief AI Officer at ATELIC, industrial AI now detects equipment fatigue hours before failure, adjusts production flows automatically, and predicts energy demand shifts…
For the fifth year in a row, IIoT World is inviting industry leaders to contribute to our annual survey: “Building IIoT Systems 2025.” Each year, this research captures the state of industrial digital transformation, helping project managers, architects,…
Brownfield digitalization is the practice of retrofitting digital tools, including IoT sensors, AI analytics, and digital twins, onto existing oil and gas infrastructure rather than replacing it. For operators managing aging processing plants or marginal wells,…
A Practical Shift Toward Remote Operations Oil and gas operators are running offshore platforms from onshore control rooms today, not in a future pilot. In Norway, fully remote onshore control rooms manage offshore platforms using IIoT…
Interview with Andreas Dick, Member of the Board for Production & Logistics at Škoda Auto Škoda Auto, a Volkswagen Group brand, was founded in 1895—making it one of the oldest car manufacturers still in operation today.…
Modern manufacturers face a paradox: despite generating more data than ever, as much as 80–95% of valuable operational data remains unused. The result? Missed opportunities, fragmented visibility, and stalled digital transformation efforts. Our new executive booklet, based…