Industrial control systems are often insecure by design, and operational technology (OT) environments are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The increased connectivity between industrial and corporate networks, as well as the need for remote access for employees and third-party suppliers, only adds to the risk. In this panel discussion, we will address the essential elements of […]
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Manufacturing companies always focus on downtime to improve processes and increase efficiency in a facility. There are many different categories of downtime, including downtime from jams, breakdowns, operator errors, and more.Machine setup is one area where downtime is manageable and predictable. It’s critical to efficient business processes and producing profitable parts with the least amount […]
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Improve availability and traceability A well known juice and beverage manufacturer wanted to incorporate Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve CIP performance and profits. • Tons of juices had to be scrapped due to residual chemicals found in test batches. • Troubleshooting quality issues was time consuming since no documentation or traceability of each distinctive step […]
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For four days, Formnext 2022 turned host city Frankfurt into the global capital of industrial 3D printing. And this year’s exhibition was very much in tune with the times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues and new political and economic challenges emerge as a result, additive manufacturing can play a key role in decentralizing manufacturing processes […]
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Multitasking makes work easier with podcasting. It is convenient, easy to get started, and highly engaging. Check out our lists of Top Manufacturing & IIoT Podcasts of 2022 and listen on to discover more of the podcasts’ benefits for your business. Industrial Talk Industrial Talk podcast interviews the trailblazers, “outside-the-box” thinkers who impact not just […]
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Many technologies positively impact today’s manufacturing industry: advanced analytics, automation, the Industrial Internet of Things, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, etc. In this session, Ravi Subramanyan, Director of Industry Solutions Manufacturing at HiveMQ, Michael Bowers, Chief Architect at FairCom, Adrian Dima, Co-Founder at KFactory and Rebecca Morgan, Founder of Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc, discuss how […]
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Manufacturing is poised to play a critical role in shaping the economy for the next decade and beyond. The opportunities are endless if the advanced manufacturing industry can strengthen its innovation vision and embrace the reality of end-market disruption, but there are some challenges too. When you talk about the specific challenges for small and […]
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Precision CNC machining is no different from any other discipline in that it relies heavily on product quality. During the CNC machining process, you will utilize a wide range of measurement devices and inspection instruments to ensure that the final product is of the highest possible quality and will satisfy the customer’s exacting standards.So, here […]
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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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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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United States manufacturers are at an important crossroads for innovation. Technology is accelerating at an incredible pace and mid-sized manufacturers must modernize operations to stay competitive. Real-time actionable data from machines is the most valuable ‘currency’ for modern manufacturers by helping them remain agile, implement sustainable manufacturing practices and increase efficiency across production lines. Manufacturing […]
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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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