Manufacturing has shifted into a phase of scaled execution. Today, leaders build autonomous systems that contextualize, secure, and act on data in real time. Based on insights from industry leaders at previous editions of IIoT World Days or events/presentations we attended, the following technologies define the 2026 tech stack for industrial excellence.1. Agentic AI: Autonomous […]
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Open automation is fundamentally changing how manufacturers design, deploy, and secure their control systems. By decoupling software from hardware and embracing vendor-neutral standards, industrial organizations gain the flexibility to integrate best-in-class components, implement consistent cybersecurity policies across heterogeneous environments, and unlock granular energy monitoring at the machine level. In this article, IIoT World explores why […]
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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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The convergence of artificial intelligence, open automation platforms, and sustainability mandates is reshaping how manufacturers design, operate, and optimize production systems. In this guide, IIoT World explores the practical pathways connecting AI-driven decision-making to measurable environmental outcomes, from energy consumption reduction and predictive waste minimization to closed-loop quality control. Readers will learn how open system […]
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