Articles tagged as Predictive Maintenance

A Guide to Manufacturing Data Analytics – Why Manufacturers Need a Modern Data Platform
· Analytics

A Guide to Manufacturing Data Analytics – Why Manufacturers Need a Modern Data Platform

In the age of digital transformation, data is more than a byproduct—it’s a powerful asset. But most manufacturers are sitting on untapped potential. This white paper from Critical Manufacturing explores how modern data platforms, combined with MES systems, are reshaping industrial operations—from the shop floor to executive decision-making.Readers will gain a clear understanding of how “dark data”—the 60–90% […]

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Why C-Level Leaders Must Rethink Industrial Data Modeling Now
· Discrete Manufacturing

Why C-Level Leaders Must Rethink Industrial Data Modeling Now

As manufacturers scale digital transformation, one roadblock keeps appearing across plants, lines, and systems: inconsistent, fragmented, and poorly contextualized industrial data.The result? Missed insights, unreliable analytics, integration delays, and costly rework. But there is a better way.This guidebook from HighByte introduces a modern approach to industrial data modeling—not as a technical exercise but as a strategic capability that […]

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Building Agile, Sustainable CPG Operations in a Constrained World
· Process Manufacturing

Building Agile, Sustainable CPG Operations in a Constrained World

In the highly competitive consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to meet shifting consumer demands, accelerate product innovation, and achieve sustainability targets—all within limited physical and energy infrastructure. According to Neil Smith of Schneider Electric, the convergence of regulatory compliance, mass personalization, and demand variability is reshaping how CPG leaders think […]

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Why AI Needs IoT to Deliver Real Value in Industrial Operations
· Discrete Manufacturing

Why AI Needs IoT to Deliver Real Value in Industrial Operations

At Hannover Messe 2025, amid the buzz around generative AI and intelligent automation, Bernd Gross, CEO and co-founder of Cumulocity, offered a pragmatic lens into the convergence of AI and IoT—and what industrial leaders are still getting wrong.As co-founder of Cumulocity and an early architect of industrial IoT platforms, Gross has witnessed the sector’s evolution firsthand. His […]

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Leveraging MQTT Brokers for Scalable Manufacturing Data Exchange
· Discrete Manufacturing

Leveraging MQTT Brokers for Scalable Manufacturing Data Exchange

The ability to efficiently manage and distribute data is critical for modern manufacturing operations. As factories become more digitized, the need for real-time, scalable, and flexible data communication systems has increased. MQTT brokers provide a solution that helps manufacturers streamline industrial IoT (IIoT) data exchange while reducing complexity and improving efficiency.Challenges in Industrial Data CommunicationManufacturing environments consist […]

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Driving Sustainability Forward with IIoT: Smarter Processes for a Greener Future
· Process Manufacturing

Driving Sustainability Forward with IIoT: Smarter Processes for a Greener Future

We live in an era marked by climate urgency and resource scarcity, industries face the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demands while minimizing their environmental footprint. Outdated factories, inefficient processes, and power-hungry data centers exacerbate this dilemma.Within this environment, the Industrial Internet of Things emerges as a transformative technology driving sustainability across sectors. By […]

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Why Industrial DataOps Is Key to Scaling Smart Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond
· Discrete Manufacturing

Why Industrial DataOps Is Key to Scaling Smart Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond

At Hannover Messe 2025, conversations about digital transformation are no longer focused on whether to invest in data infrastructure—but how to scale it efficiently. In a live discussion with John Harrington, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at HighByte, a clear theme emerged: Industrial DataOps is no longer optional—it’s essential.From Unknown to Indispensable: The Rise of Industrial DataOpsJust a few […]

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Energy-Centric Predictive Maintenance: Smarter, Sustainable Operations for Modern Manufacturers
· Energy

Energy-Centric Predictive Maintenance: Smarter, Sustainable Operations for Modern Manufacturers

At Hannover Messe 2025, the evolving role of predictive maintenance takes the spotlight as industrial leaders explore how AI can drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing. Sunil Vedula, Founder and CEO of Nanoprecise Sci Corp, shares a forward-looking perspective on how maintenance is becoming more than just an unplanned downtime-avoidance tool—it’s turning into a strategic growth enabler.Predictive Maintenance […]

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The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Achieving World-Class OEE with IIoT
· Machine Learning

The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Achieving World-Class OEE with IIoT

OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) is a productivity and performance metric that helps find new inefficiencies and unlock the full potential of manufacturing. OEE helps manufacturers understand how well a machine, a manufacturing process, or a line is running, as well as its yield and efficiency. By improving OEE scores, organizations can optimize productivity, improve efficiency […]

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Securing AI at the Edge: Why Trusted Model Updates Are the Next Big Challenge
· Artificial Intelligence

Securing AI at the Edge: Why Trusted Model Updates Are the Next Big Challenge

Recently, customers and partners have been telling us time and again: “I am worried about my expert knowledge being stolen.”, or “My customers expect us to keep their IP safe when we deploy AI agents into operational processes at the edge.”For us at aicas, this concern is a very personal one. Like other technology firms, […]

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[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments
· Artificial Intelligence

[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, staying competitive means being smart with your operations — and smarter with your investments. Leading organizations are turning to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes, cut costs, and boost ROI.This new digital booklet, “How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments,” explores how companies across manufacturing, logistics, […]

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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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