Digital Transformation trends for Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Digital transformation is a growing trend in the manufacturing and supply chain industries, driven by the need for increased efficiency and cost reduction. The global supply chain software market is expected to reach over $200 billion by 2027. Companies are
February 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Welcome to the second month of 2023! February may be the shortest month of the year, but it doesn’t mean we are short on events. This month, we’ve curated the list, with the timeline of major events happening in February 2023
IIoT Wearables Are Adding Stability Back to the Warehouse
Most warehouses today are simultaneously facing supply chain issues, staffing shortages and critical safety concerns, with each problem linked inextricably to the next. As supply chain chaos has created order backlogs and demand surges, workers have been pushed beyond their
7 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Production
Supply chain disruptions, shortages, rising energy prices, and inflation have increased costs for almost every industry, manufacturing included. On top of that, skilled labor is difficult to find, and rising quickly in cost as a result. The good news is that
Securing the Convergence of the Manufacturing Internet of Things
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
[Use case] Improve Robotic Welding Performance Using Real-Time Monitoring System
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 wears. Irregular wire feeding causes the
The limitations of IIoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize various industries by enabling the automation and optimization of processes, as well as the collection and analysis of data from connected devices. However, there are several limitations to the implementation
The next stage of digitalization in the process industries
The CEO of Process Automation, Siemens AG, Axel Lorenz, discussed his top priorities for the upcoming year in a recent interview. His first priority was reconnecting with the people and understanding the current state of the business. He also emphasized
A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainability in Industry 4.0 Using MQTT
Industry 4.0 is ushering in a sustainable era leveraging digitization, artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and similar technologies. Sustainability is undoubtedly the way forward for a better future and a greener planet. But, can we achieve