Articles tagged as Smart Manufacturing

Moving from Reactive to Predictive: How IoT-Enabled Maintenance Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings
· Predictive Maintenance

Moving from Reactive to Predictive: How IoT-Enabled Maintenance Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings

Organizations across manufacturing, facility management, and rental equipment often face operational bottlenecks from unplanned downtime. By integrating real-time IoT sensors and data-driven insights, businesses can reduce maintenance costs and mitigate critical failures before they escalate. Case studies show significant financial benefits, with manufacturers saving millions through early failure detection. This article explores how transitioning from […]

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March 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Additive Manufacturing

March 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

Explore key Industrial IoT (IIoT) and ICS Cybersecurity events in March 2025. From high-level conferences to specialized summits, these events cover a range of topics, from energy innovation and digital transformation to AI, cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. Whether you’re focused on data analytics, renewable energy, or cybersecurity for critical assets, there’s something for everyone. Check […]

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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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Data-Driven Manufacturing: From Challenges to Scalable Solutions
· Discrete Manufacturing

Data-Driven Manufacturing: From Challenges to Scalable Solutions

Manufacturers generate vast amounts of data, yet without the proper structure, much of this valuable resource remains untapped. Data-Driven Manufacturing: From Challenges to Scalable Solutions is a comprehensive resource designed for industry professionals seeking practical, real-world strategies to manage and scale their data effectively.What’s Inside Understanding Data Accessibility: Explore why data accessibility remains a significant challenge for manufacturers […]

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How Additive Manufacturing is Changing the Way We Produce and Deliver
· Additive Manufacturing

How Additive Manufacturing is Changing the Way We Produce and Deliver

Additive manufacturing has moved far beyond its origins as a niche technology. Today, it is a critical enabler of supply chain resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency. While much of the discussion around additive manufacturing focuses on its ability to produce parts layer by layer, the real value lies in how it is transforming business models, […]

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Survey results: The Future of Industrial IoT in 2025 – Key Trends & Insights
· Process Manufacturing

Survey results: The Future of Industrial IoT in 2025 – Key Trends & Insights

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is evolving rapidly, bringing new opportunities and challenges for industrial organizations worldwide. Companies across manufacturing, energy, logistics, and transportation are embracing AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and real-time data processing to optimize operations. However, scalability issues, integration complexity, and ROI uncertainty continue to hinder widespread adoption.What will define Industrial IoT’s success in 2025?To answer this, IIoT […]

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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

For modern manufacturers to stay relevant in an ever-expanding global market, they have to overcome a plethora of challenges that demand innovative solutions. Rising costs of raw materials and energy have placed considerable strain on profit margins, causing manufacturers to adopt more cost-efficient strategies. Concurrently, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainable practices that minimize […]

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Perfect Match: How AI and IoT Are Revolutionising Industrial Applications
· Artificial Intelligence

Perfect Match: How AI and IoT Are Revolutionising Industrial Applications

The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape is at a turning point. The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming how businesses process data, control machines, and optimise processes. In this context, a new term has emerged: AIoT – the fusion of AI and IoT. This synergy not only opens new dimensions of efficiency […]

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Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies for Effective Digitalization
· Discrete Manufacturing

Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies for Effective Digitalization

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 how businesses of all sizes can navigate this transformation effectively and incrementally.Starting Small with Smart ManufacturingThe notion that smart […]

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

Predictive Maintenance Meets OEE: A Roadmap to Smarter Manufacturing

IntroductionIn today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, the days of making important decisions based only on guessing are over. Companies are streamlining operations by adopting data-driven strategies and real-time information to maintain an advantage in an increasingly competitive environment. This change is essential for survival and growth.Predictive maintenance (PdM) and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) are key concepts […]

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The Invisible Workforce: How Digital Twins Empower Humans to Work Smarter, Not Harder
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Invisible Workforce: How Digital Twins Empower Humans to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Beyond Automation—A Partnership Between Digital Twins and PeopleDigital twins are often heralded as the ultimate tool for automation and operational efficiency, but their true transformative power lies in how they empower people to make better decisions, solve complex problems, and reduce unnecessary workloads. Far from replacing human workers, digital twins act as a collaborative partner, amplifying human intuition […]

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From Resistance to Readiness: Empowering Manufacturing Workforces in the Age of IIoT
· Connected Industry

From Resistance to Readiness: Empowering Manufacturing Workforces in the Age of IIoT

The fourth industrial revolution is transforming the manufacturing landscape, introducing advanced technologies like real-time Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms. These tools have the potential to revolutionize operations, but their success hinges on more than technical capability—it depends on the people who use them. Workforce resistance is often the most significant barrier to adopting these […]

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