Articles tagged as Industrial Automation

The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES

As manufacturers navigate increasingly complex global operations, one thing is clear: digital transformation can no longer be achieved through disconnected plant-level systems. A new white paper from Critical Manufacturing, “Multisite MES: Essential for Enterprise Digital Transformation,” outlines why a unified, enterprise-wide MES is fast becoming the foundation for future-ready manufacturing.Traditionally, MES implementations have been handled at the […]

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[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments
· Artificial Intelligence

[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, staying competitive means being smart with your operations — and smarter with your investments. Leading organizations are turning to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes, cut costs, and boost ROI.This new digital booklet, “How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments,” explores how companies across manufacturing, logistics, […]

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InfluxData at Hannover Messe 2025: Making Industrial Data Work for You
· Predictive Maintenance

InfluxData at Hannover Messe 2025: Making Industrial Data Work for You

Hannover Messe 2025 is where manufacturers and industrial companies find practical solutions for real-world challenges. This year, InfluxData is bringing something different: an efficient, cost-effective way to handle industrial data in real time. Visit Hall 14, Booth H38, to see how InfluxDB simplifies data management, provides instant insights, and reduces storage costs.Why InfluxDB?Manufacturers deal with massive amounts of […]

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Scaling Industrial Data Solutions: Cognite’s Approach to Unlocking Value at Scale
· Predictive Maintenance

Scaling Industrial Data Solutions: Cognite’s Approach to Unlocking Value at Scale

As industries worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, the challenge of scaling data solutions effectively remains a critical hurdle. Cognite, a leader in industrial data software, is tackling this challenge head-on, helping enterprises move beyond pilot projects to fully scaled, value-driven digital operations. In a recent conversation, Cognite outlined its approach to scaling industrial data solutions, […]

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From Reactive to Predictive: How IIoT Is Transforming Maintenance Strategies
· Predictive Maintenance

From Reactive to Predictive: How IIoT Is Transforming Maintenance Strategies

Industrial maintenance…a headache? Yes. Thief of time? Absolutely. Reputation killer? It has its moments! These are the results of relying on a reactive approach to industrial maintenance. Reacting when equipment failures occur repeatedly without warning leads to operational downtime, production delays, and unplanned expenses that come directly out of a company’s profit margins.It’s been a […]

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The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations
· Process Manufacturing

The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations

What is Open Automation?Open automation is reshaping industrial operations by allowing businesses to integrate new automation technologies at the speed of innovation. Traditionally, industrial systems have been locked into proprietary ecosystems, limiting flexibility and slowing down the adoption of new solutions. Open automation, as defined by Michael Martinez, Open Automation Solutions Offer Manager, is about […]

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How Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is Transforming Industrial Automation
· Discrete Manufacturing

How Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is Transforming Industrial Automation

At the ARC Industry Forum 2025, Greg Orloff of IIoT World sat down with Thomas J. Burke, the Global Director of Industry Standards at Mitsubishi Electric, to discuss the evolution of industrial connectivity, focusing on CC-Link technology and the role of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in unifying disparate industrial networks.Challenges in Industrial NetworkingIndustrial environments are filled with disparate devices and networks, creating challenges in interoperability. Traditionally, […]

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Moving from Reactive to Predictive: How IoT-Enabled Maintenance Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings
· Predictive Maintenance

Moving from Reactive to Predictive: How IoT-Enabled Maintenance Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings

Organizations across manufacturing, facility management, and rental equipment often face operational bottlenecks from unplanned downtime. By integrating real-time IoT sensors and data-driven insights, businesses can reduce maintenance costs and mitigate critical failures before they escalate. Case studies show significant financial benefits, with manufacturers saving millions through early failure detection. This article explores how transitioning from […]

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AI and ML in Manufacturing: Turning Data into Actionable Insights
· Artificial Intelligence

AI and ML in Manufacturing: Turning Data into Actionable Insights

Since the Industrial Revolution, the manufacturing sector has generated vast amounts of data—too much for humans to process manually. So, industries like automotive, electronics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals are now leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing efficiency and productivity.Big Data and related software have enabled data-driven […]

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IIoT and ML: The Secret to Reducing Waste and Maximizing ROI in Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

IIoT and ML: The Secret to Reducing Waste and Maximizing ROI in Manufacturing

For modern manufacturers to stay relevant in an ever-expanding global market, they have to overcome a plethora of challenges that demand innovative solutions. Rising costs of raw materials and energy have placed considerable strain on profit margins, causing manufacturers to adopt more cost-efficient strategies. Concurrently, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainable practices that minimize […]

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Perfect Match: How AI and IoT Are Revolutionising Industrial Applications
· Artificial Intelligence

Perfect Match: How AI and IoT Are Revolutionising Industrial Applications

The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape is at a turning point. The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming how businesses process data, control machines, and optimise processes. In this context, a new term has emerged: AIoT – the fusion of AI and IoT. This synergy not only opens new dimensions of efficiency […]

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Low-Code Platforms: Helping Manufacturers Overcome Software Development Limitations
· Process Manufacturing

Low-Code Platforms: Helping Manufacturers Overcome Software Development Limitations

Low-code platforms can help manufacturers address some of the limitations of traditional software development. Here are some key ways they achieve this: Abstraction and Accessibility: Low-code platforms offer a higher level of abstraction, allowing engineers to focus on “what” they want to build rather than getting bogged down in complex coding details (“how” to implement it). […]

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