1. In one of your blogs published last year, you mentioned that “it’s time for universal automation.” What is holding us back? What is universal automation? It is basically the transposition of what happens in the IT industry or the smartphone industry to the automation industry. When you want to install an application on your […]
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You’ve automated your operations. You’ve identified key data points. All the pieces and parts are in place to give you the insight you need into your building’s performance. Then along comes Industry 4.0, the Industrial Metaverse. Is this a fad or a next-generation innovation? Is Industry 4.0 something to “wait and see” or an “I […]
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A reflection on the complex standardization process from a fresh perspective Open standards bring many benefits to the industrial community, mainly reducing friction in multiple areas and increasing the overall safety. Moreover, standards are expected to bring broader efficiency and lower ownership costs, while providing a better ROI for many of the actors. Then, pursuing […]
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After Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg popularized the concept of a metaverse during a company rebrand last year, much of the discussion about this immersive world centered on the consumer’s use of virtual and augmented reality headsets with digital representations of people and things in a network of 3D worlds focused on social connection. Often, we […]
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This report examines the data from a survey of more than 600 companies conducted by 451 Research and commissioned by Hitachi Vantara on the application of Industry 4.0 approaches in manufacturing, transportation and energy, to explore the maturity of digital transformation in those industries. 451 asked participants about new technology adoption, such as internet of […]
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By now, the positive impact of digitalization in manufacturing environments is widely recognized — reduced costs, improved operational efficiency and greater productivity. But digitalization is not fulfilled by making just a single change. It is a continuous cycle of updates and improvements. To really thrive in this era, manufacturers must look at how Industry 4.0 […]
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Siemens recently made a few major announcements, including the launch of the Xcelerator platform. Find out how this platform will help the process industry in an exclusive interview with Mr. Steffen Wagner, the CTO of Process Automation and Senior Vice President at The Digital Enterprise at Siemens AG. Lucian Fogoros: What is one thing a decision-maker […]
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With SPE, for the first time, it is possible to speak the language of the cloud with every sensor, even the thinnest and miniaturized ones. The field level and all its participants become capable in real time, intelligent and therefore part of the IIoT. With the growth of IoT, the need in the connectivity world […]
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Industrial revolutions spurred on the introduction of advanced technology like electricity in the second revolution and computers in the third. But the Fourth Industrial Revolution now relies more on what happens behind the scenes — big data. Edge analytics has become a significant solution for managing data, but Industry 4.0 is demanding technology that’s a […]
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Industrial companies in fields such as manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure undertake digital transformations for various reasons: To build the digital sophistication needed to survive and thrive in a connected technological world. To simplify unwieldy systems or overlapping, repetitive processes. To respond to the new challenges and increased digital expectations resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. To […]
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Industry 4.0 has always been synonymous with recovery and efficiency, which is also declined in terms of energy efficiency: Augmented Reality provides tools that enable the energy assessment of production systems and plants. The current industrial situation sees companies in a continuous evolution in order to meet the demands of an increasingly global, dynamic, complex […]
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United States manufacturers are at an important crossroads for innovation. Technology is accelerating at an incredible pace and mid-sized manufacturers must modernize operations to stay competitive. Real-time actionable data from machines is the most valuable ‘currency’ for modern manufacturers by helping them remain agile, implement sustainable manufacturing practices and increase efficiency across production lines. Manufacturing […]
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