Articles tagged as influxdata

The Business Case for IIoT in Manufacturing: Proving ROI with Real-Time Data
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Business Case for IIoT in Manufacturing: Proving ROI with Real-Time Data

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming modern manufacturing by enabling connected, data-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance decision-making. Manufacturers increasingly rely on IIoT to optimize production, but proving its return on investment (ROI) remains a significant challenge. Due to the complexities of implementation and measurement, many organizations struggle to quantify […]

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Are data historians holding us back?
· Connected Industry

Are data historians holding us back?

The role of the data historian has changed a lot since the 1980s, and it’s time to rethink how it serves us. Industry 4.0 demands better integration between OT and IT systems, allowing teams to centralize data and extract real-time insights across the entire enterprise. But your average data historian is a roadblock. Monolithic, end-to-end […]

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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. 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.Industrial maintenance…a headache? Yes. Thief of time? Absolutely. Reputation killer? It has its moments! These are the results of relying on a […]

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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

Reducing waste while maximizing return on investment is one of the most tangible and measurable benefits that Industrial IoT and machine learning deliver to manufacturers. Yet many organizations struggle to move beyond pilot projects and achieve scalable results. In this guide, IIoT World breaks down the practical frameworks, sensor architectures, and ML model strategies that […]

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Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Technologies: Your Guide to Industry 4.0 Success
· Discrete Manufacturing

Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Technologies: Your Guide to Industry 4.0 Success

Are outdated systems holding back your organization’s potential? Bridging the Gap – Strategies for Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Technologies is your ultimate guide to unlocking innovation without sacrificing reliability.This digital booklet dives into the critical challenges of Industry 4.0. It offers practical, actionable solutions to help businesses seamlessly integrate legacy systems with advanced technologies such as […]

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Predictive Maintenance Meets OEE: A Roadmap to Smarter Manufacturing
· Predictive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance Meets OEE: A Roadmap to Smarter Manufacturing

Combining predictive maintenance (PdM) with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) gives manufacturers a powerful, data-driven roadmap for eliminating unplanned downtime while maximizing asset utilization. In this article, IIoT World walks through the practical steps for integrating condition-monitoring sensors, machine learning models, and OEE dashboards into a unified system that turns raw vibration, temperature, and current data […]

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Challenges & Solutions for the Aveva Licensing Model
· Process Manufacturing

Challenges & Solutions for the Aveva Licensing Model

Licensing is a big part of using Aveva’s industrial software. But, like many powerful systems, it can be confusing and expensive. In this post, we’ll discuss the challenges of Aveva’s licensing model and why it can be tough for users. We’ll start by discussing common issues, such as the expense and complexity. Next, we’ll present InfluxDB, […]

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Predictive Maintenance in IIoT: Leveraging Time Series Data for Equipment Longevity
· Connected Industry

Predictive Maintenance in IIoT: Leveraging Time Series Data for Equipment Longevity

The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) helps bind machines, sensors, and systems together. This IIoT World article, sponsored by InfluxData, examines how time series databases support predictive maintenance in industrial IoT environments. They form a network of intelligent devices working together to generate and share data. This approach to managing devices has revolutionized how industries […]

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Modernizing Data Historians for Smarter Industrial Operations
· Analytics

Modernizing Data Historians for Smarter Industrial Operations

A new technical paper is now available, offering critical insights for industries seeking to modernize their data historians and improve overall operational efficiency. This paper explores the evolving role of data historians in the era of Industry 4.0 and how the adoption of modern, cloud-native solutions like InfluxDB can help overcome the limitations of legacy […]

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Managing Highly Contextualized Data for IIoT
· Predictive Maintenance

Managing Highly Contextualized Data for IIoT

Have you ever wondered how industries using smart devices handle tons of unique data loading on their server? High cardinality data allows for detailed tracking and monitoring of each sensor, machine, and device in real-time. Finding patterns and irregularities in this data type is necessary for interpreting large-scale, complex industrial processes. Each sensor has its own […]

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Maximizing IIoT Impact with Open Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide
· Connected Industry

Maximizing IIoT Impact with Open Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing industries like manufacturing, energy, and logistics by creating smarter, interconnected systems that elevate productivity and efficiency. With IIoT, machines, systems, and sensors are linked in real time, streamlining industrial automation and making predictive maintenance a reality—all while reducing downtime and costs.Transforming Industry with the Power of IIoTIn today’s competitive […]

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