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…
This white paper delves into the topic of metadata and NoSQL databases, in particular key-value store databases. Metadata is an important part of data transactions, especially if the transactions, are complex and time sensitive, such as debit…
In the past several years, many companies have started to plan or implement Industrial IoT projects aimed at connecting devices and using data for operational improvement. Digital transformation promises to improve efficiency, minimize downtime, reduce costs,…
Identify leaks in real time A large manufacturing plant utilizes compressed air for clamping devices, stamping machines, tool powering and cleaning. Leaks caused tools to work inefficiently. Products were affected and resulted in loss of profits.…
Microfilters in ifm prover gmbh’s cooling circuits ensure that their systems with heat exchangers run smoothly. The filters protect the heat exchangers in the connected machines by removing impurities from the cooling water. This important filter…
What is downtime? ‘Downtime’ is one of the most dreaded words in manufacturing. While downtime is part of life in a factory, managers, operators, and technicians constantly strive to reduce it and mitigate its effects. When…
This report examines the data from a survey of more than 600 companies conducted by 451 Research and commissioned by Hitachi Vantara on the application of Industry 4.0 approaches in manufacturing, transportation and energy, to explore…
A database on the edge can open doors to enhanced IT and OT operations. The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are no longer vague concepts. They are part of a…
Over the last several years, an emerging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has started to converge with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and other Operational Technology (OT). IIoT uses traditional IT networking protocols and sensors to connect…
The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is like the advent of the Internet all over again. From the perspective of new business models and process transformation, IoT applications are perhaps even greater than what…
A large manufacturer produces hundreds of parts for an industrial distributor of multiple vehicle types. Challenges • Throughout the plant, automated robotic welding systems are utilized. The motor supplying wire feed to the welding gun often…
In order to protect the electronics of the sensors from shock, vibration and moisture, potting processes are an essential part of sensor production. For a smooth production process, but also for a constantly high product quality,…