Why Circular Manufacturing Needs Automation, AI, and Modular Design to Compete | SPONSORED
At Hannover Messe 2025, Ali Haj Fraj, Senior Vice President of the Digital Factory at Schneider Electric, offers a compelling perspective on one of the most pressing industrial challenges: how to balance sustainability with global competitiveness. His answer? Don’t treat them
Energy-Centric Predictive Maintenance: Smarter, Sustainable Operations for Modern Manufacturers | SPONSORED
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
May 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Discover the top Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity events happening in May 2025! From the ARC European Leadership Industry Forum to IIoT World Manufacturing Day and the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, explore transformative events that cover
HighByte Adds Amazon S3 Tables for Smarter Industrial Data | SPONSORED
In the ongoing effort to bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and IT, HighByte’s latest announcement marks a significant milestone for manufacturers on their digital transformation journey. Today, March 31, 2025, HighByte announced native support for Amazon S3 Tables through the HighByte Intelligence
The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Achieving World-Class OEE with IIoT | SPONSORED
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
Schneider Electric’s Vision for Software-Defined, AI-Powered Automation at Hannover Messe 2025 | SPONSORED
At HANNOVER MESSE 2025, Schneider Electric isn’t just showcasing products — it’s introducing a new mindset for how industries operate, adapt, and evolve. With a spotlight on open software-defined automation and industrial AI, Schneider Electric’s presence at Hall 11, Stand C52, reflects a bold rethinking of
The Emergence of Agentic AI: A New Chapter in Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, a new approach called agentic AI is taking shape. This shift enables AI models to operate autonomously to achieve specific goals without constant human oversight. Importantly, agentic AI is likely to automate a wide range
The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES | SPONSORED
As manufacturers navigate increasingly complex global operations, one thing is clear: digital transformation can no longer be achieved through disconnected plant-level systems. A new white paper from Critical Manufacturing, “Multisite MES: Essential for Enterprise Digital Transformation,” outlines why a unified, enterprise-wide MES
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
Innovating at the Edge: Erik Nordmark on IoT, Security, and the Future of Industrial Technology
Navigating the complexities of legacy systems, security threats, and scalability remains a significant challenge in the fast-evolving world of industrial technology. Erik Nordmark, co-founder of an edge computing company, has spent decades at the forefront of these issues. From his
[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments | SPONSORED
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
Choosing the Right Communication Protocol for Industrial IoT
LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, or DigiMesh? Selecting the right communication protocol is critical for Industrial IoT (IIoT) deployments, where data size, transmission frequency, and environmental conditions impact performance. LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and DigiMesh each excel in distinct areas, making the best choice dependent on