As the conversation shifts from Industry 4.0 to 5.0, one problem remains unsolved: most industrial environments are running on legacy infrastructure. Machines last decades. Control systems are often 30 years old. But the demands placed on…
Achieving world-class Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a top priority for manufacturers, yet most facilities operate well below the 85% benchmark that separates leaders from laggards. Predictive maintenance powered by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)…
Companies face a daunting challenge in today’s volatile manufacturing environment: integrating isolated data systems to enable smarter, faster decisions. Real-time Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms offer a game-changing solution, but many manufacturers remain trapped in…
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…
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…
The journey toward smart manufacturing is often seen as a daunting and expensive endeavor, especially for smaller organizations. Paul Rogers, President and CEO of Americas and Asia-Pacific at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, offers a fresh perspective on…
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…
Manufacturing is entering a new era of precision and efficiency with the rise of AI-powered industrial agents. These specialized tools are revolutionizing how manufacturers approach problem-solving, decision-making, and operational improvements. By narrowing the scope of AI…
Every minute of downtime costs manufacturers thousands, sometimes millions, of dollars. Predictive maintenance, powered by real-time IIoT platforms, offers a proactive approach to avoid costly equipment failures and production halts. What Does Reactive Maintenance Really Cost?…
The Standards and Interoperability digital booklet is an essential resource for manufacturers looking to navigate the complexities of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). As manufacturing processes become increasingly connected, the ability to achieve seamless data interoperability has…