Factories Threw Away the Data AI Needs Now
· Smart Manufacturing

Factories Threw Away the Data AI Needs Now

Manufacturers have been disconnecting hard drives full of production data for years because their SCADA databases ran out of capacity. AI models now need exactly that data, full-resolution sensor readings and process histories, for training and real-time inference. Doug Pagnutti of Tiger Data, a former automation engineer who lived this cycle firsthand, explains how the […]

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Industrial AI Events in September 2026: Global Conference Guide
· Connected Industry

Industrial AI Events in September 2026: Global Conference Guide

September 2026 is the biggest month on the manufacturing calendar, anchored by IMTS 2026 in Chicago (September 14-19, 1,800+ exhibitors, 89,020 registrants in 2024). IIoT World’s Industrial AI Summit opens the month on September 9-10 as a free virtual conference covering industrial AI architecture, predictive analytics, and operational intelligence. The final two weeks pack cybersecurity […]

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