Rethinking Predictive Maintenance: Why the Hardest 10% of Industrial Assets Demand a New Class of Sensors
Most predictive maintenance sensors work well—until they don’t. When your pump is in an acid-laden environment, your mill bearings hit 120-150°C, or your crane gearbox runs at 4 RPM for half the shift, the majority of…
From Historical Data to Real-Time Action: Unlocking Industrial Intelligence
Learn how integrating a time series database with your historian helps industrial teams detect issues faster, act in real-time, and build predictive strategies that reduce downtime.Modern industrial systems continuously generate time-stamped data from sensors, PLCs, SCADA…
What’s Changing in Industrial Data Management: Key Takeaways from Hannover Messe 2025
At Hannover Messe 2025, InfluxData CEO Evan Kaplan and HighByte CPO John Harrington discuss how manufacturers are shifting from data collection to data intelligence and what’s required to support that transformation. Below are the most important…
The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Achieving World-Class OEE with IIoT
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…
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…
Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing with Condition Monitoring
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, operational efficiency and sustainability are essential for long-term success. Industrial motors, which power manufacturing processes, account for nearly 60% of all electrical energy consumption. However, inefficiencies such as misalignment, wear, and improper operation lead…
InfluxData at Hannover Messe 2025: Making Industrial Data Work for You
Hannover Messe 2025 is where manufacturers and industrial companies find practical solutions for real-world challenges. This year, InfluxData is bringing something different: an efficient, cost-effective way to handle industrial data in real time. Visit Hall 14, Booth H38, to…
Are data historians holding us back?
The role of the data historian has changed a lot since the 1980s, and it’s time to rethink how it serves us. Industry 4.0 demands better integration between OT and IT systems, allowing teams to centralize…
Leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Remote Maintenance in Industrial IoT
As industries increasingly adopt the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the need for real-time, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance solutions has never been greater. One of the most promising technologies for improving maintenance processes is Augmented Reality…
Scaling Industrial Data Solutions: Cognite’s Approach to Unlocking Value at Scale
As industries worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, the challenge of scaling data solutions effectively remains a critical hurdle. Cognite, a leader in industrial data software, is tackling this challenge head-on, helping enterprises move beyond pilot projects…