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June 12, 2025 · Hybrid Manufacturing

Digital Transformation Without the Downtime: A Strategic Guide for Manufacturers

Digital transformation is a top priority for manufacturers—but executing it without disrupting daily operations remains one of the toughest challenges in the industry. Downtime is expensive. Retraining teams is resource-intensive. And implementing new systems while maintaining output often feels impossible.IIoT World has published a new white paper: “How to Execute Digital Transformation Without Disrupting Your Production,” developed […]

The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Achieving World-Class OEE with IIoT

OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) is a productivity and performance metric that helps find new inefficiencies and unlock the full potential of manufacturing. OEE helps manufacturers understand how well a machine, a manufacturing process, or a line is running, as well as its yield and efficiency. By improving OEE scores, organizations can optimize productivity, improve efficiency […]

Predictive Maintenance: The Hidden ROI Driver Manufacturers Can’t Ignore

Every minute of downtime costs manufacturers thousands, sometimes millions, of dollars. Predictive maintenance, powered by real-time IIoT platforms, offers a proactive approach to avoid costly equipment failures and production halts.The Cost of Reactive MaintenanceTraditional maintenance approaches often rely on either: Reactive Maintenance: Fixing equipment only after it breaks, leading to unplanned downtime. Time-Based Maintenance: Performing […]