The internet of things (IoT) has arrived, and so have a host of security challenges along with it. Despite the fact that complex manufacturing supply chains mean attackers have many avenues to compromise a device, security is often bolted on as a feature rather than being a critical element designed at the start of a […]
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During IIoT World Manufacturing Day (May 12, 2022), we received a lot of questions, and we did not have time to respond to them all live. So, as promised, here are the answers, by Hitachi Vantara, to the questions asked during the “Achieve Industrial IoT Outcomes at Scale” panel. 1. How do we get buy […]
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The past two years will get plenty of blame for supply chain disruption, but disruption — from human and technology error to weather and other crises — has always been a challenge. Manufacturers are using dashboards to visualize performance measurements and gain deeper diagnostics for uses like preventative maintenance and process optimization. But while they […]
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Over the past 70 years, we have witnessed a massive increase in consumer and B2B customer demand. According to Statista’s recent analyst report, the smart factory market will grow to about $244.8 billion U.S. dollars by 2024, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6 percent. In the new age of industrialism—Industry 4.0, also known […]
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There are several advantages of using an industrial data platform. They include: 1. Consolidated Data: In a data platform, data is consolidated in one place in the cloud. This consolidation means all databases can use the same service to render insights and suggest business strategies and process optimization. 2. Improved Access: Because data assets are […]
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Manufacturers, from automotive to electronics, recognize the need to evolve their factories into flexible, customer-centric operations. The benefits are too strong to ignore. Once digitally transformed, factories can bring information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) together to deliver the actionable intelligence they need to improve performance, increase economic returns and respond more quickly to […]
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Smart Factory initiatives – main driver of manufacturing competitiveness Smart Factory is a concept until recently considered futuristic, but now translated into reality by the existing technologies on the market. Relying on cybernetic systems that communicate with each other, Smart Factory is based on the direct communication of production equipment with each other and with a central […]
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What is the Hidden Factory? The Hidden Factory is a concept that refers to the unseen, or hidden, parts of a manufacturing process that result in quality issues or decrease the efficiency of the operation. What’s causing this? It depends on the operation at hand, but typically it is due to the difficulty of measuring […]
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Modern enterprises are faced with pressures for accelerated digitalization while effectively using data from and across their systems. Attend this session to watch a live demo led by industry experts and see how IT/OT data systems can be seamlessly integrated for optimized efficiencies. This session offers the unique opportunity to learn from real use cases […]
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For the last few years, especially, the common thread running through every article, survey, webinar and industry keynote speech has seemingly centered on the necessity of digitally transforming to remain competitive, even to survive in an increasingly competitive and hostile marketplace. Most manufacturers have at least begun to persue projects or established programs focused on […]
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The world of industrial communications is moving forward faster than ever before, with breakthrough technologies quickly taking shape and providing unmatched capabilities as well as performance. These developments are helping to create flexible, responsive, and simplified networks that are enabling advanced digital manufacturing activities to be realized. Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at CLPA, looks […]
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Many of us grew up dreaming of the perfect job. Whether it’s becoming a teacher, an astronaut, or an engineer, we longed for the opportunity to make a difference. Yet, in today’s technological landscape, industry workers are greatly limited by closed, proprietary industrial automation systems and production equipment. Currently, up to 50% of industrial engineers […]
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