Articles tagged as Industrial Automation

Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time
· Discrete Manufacturing

Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time

Running artificial intelligence models directly on edge devices inside factories, substations, and process plants is no longer experimental; it is becoming a competitive requirement. Embedded AI at the edge eliminates cloud roundtrip latency, keeps sensitive operational data on-premises, and enables real-time quality inspection, anomaly detection, and autonomous machine adjustments. In this article, IIoT World examines […]

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Why Circular Manufacturing Needs Automation, AI, and Modular Design to Compete
· Additive Manufacturing

Why Circular Manufacturing Needs Automation, AI, and Modular Design to Compete

Circular manufacturing, the practice of designing products and production systems to eliminate waste, extend asset life, and recover materials at end of use, is moving from aspirational concept to operational imperative. Regulatory pressure, raw material volatility, and customer demand for sustainable products are forcing manufacturers to rethink linear take-make-dispose models. Yet achieving true circularity at […]

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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

Unplanned downtime remains one of the costliest problems in manufacturing, with industry estimates placing the average hourly loss for large plants above $250,000. IIoT World explores how organizations are shifting from reactive, break-fix maintenance to predictive strategies powered by connected sensors, edge analytics, and machine learning models. This guide walks through the maturity stages of […]

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

The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations

For decades, proprietary control systems locked manufacturers into single-vendor ecosystems, driving up lifecycle costs and slowing innovation. Open automation is changing that equation by decoupling software from hardware through standards like IEC 61499 and the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS). In this IIoT World guide, we examine how open automation architectures enable plug-and-play interoperability, accelerate […]

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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

IIoT World analyzed predictive maintenance deployments across manufacturing, chemical processing, and power generation to quantify the real-world cost savings. The results: manufacturers save $1.5M to $7.5M per facility by shifting from reactive to predictive maintenance, and cut unplanned downtime by up to 50%. Here is what the case studies show and how to capture those […]

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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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