[Booklet] Manufacturing at the Crossroads 2025: Real-World Lessons from Industrial Leaders
· Discrete Manufacturing

[Booklet] Manufacturing at the Crossroads 2025: Real-World Lessons from Industrial Leaders

What does it take to make digital transformation stick—beyond pilots, platforms, and buzzwords?At Hannover Messe 2025, the conversation around industrial transformation reached a new level of clarity—and urgency. From AI and agentic automation to modular MES platforms and resilient supply chains, one message was consistent: transformation is no longer a long-term goal. It’s a right-now […]

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Real-Time Industrial Data: Why Architecture, Not Hype, Determines Success
· Discrete Manufacturing

Real-Time Industrial Data: Why Architecture, Not Hype, Determines Success

At Hannover Messe 2025, a compelling conversation unfolded between HiveMQ and Snowflake leadership on a topic often underestimated in industrial transformation: data movement architecture. Behind all the talk of AI, analytics, and predictive insights lies a more foundational challenge—how to reliably, securely, and cost-effectively get data from machines to the cloud in real-time.For industrial companies […]

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Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time
· Discrete Manufacturing

Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time

As industrial systems grow increasingly complex, the traditional reliance on cloud-based analytics is being fundamentally challenged. What’s emerging instead is a shift toward real-time, on-site intelligence—driven by embedded AI at the edge. This transformation is not just technical; it’s strategic, offering new ways to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in environments where timing, precision, and […]

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Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design
· Process Manufacturing

Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design

Circularity isn’t just a sustainability buzzword—it’s a smart business strategy. Speaking from Schneider Electric’s circularity-themed booth, Hany Fouda, SVP of Process Automation, outlined how circularity can deliver resilience, profitability, and operational efficiency for industrial companies.Why Circularity Matters NowThe global business environment is shifting rapidly. Customers are demanding not just supply chain resilience but operational models […]

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What’s Changing in Industrial Data Management: Key Takeaways from Hannover Messe 2025
· Discrete Manufacturing

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 insights that emerged from the conversation: The Purpose of Data Is Shifting—from Monitoring to Control Historically, manufacturers used data […]

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May 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

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 AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, manufacturing, and automation. Whether you’re a supply chain leader, manufacturer, or […]

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Schneider Electric’s Vision for Software-Defined, AI-Powered Automation at Hannover Messe 2025
· Process Manufacturing

Schneider Electric’s Vision for Software-Defined, AI-Powered Automation at Hannover Messe 2025

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 industrial control in an increasingly connected and complex world.As manufacturers face rising pressure to digitize, […]

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[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments
· Artificial Intelligence

[New booklet] How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments

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 digital booklet, “How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments,” explores how companies across manufacturing, logistics, […]

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How AI and Automation are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain
· Artificial Intelligence

How AI and Automation are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain

At ProMat 2025, Ananta Islam, CEO and Region President, Americas, at Körber Supply Chain shared insights on the rapid transformation of supply chain driven by artificial intelligence and automation. As businesses adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, supply chain become more efficient, resilient, and data-driven.The Growing Role of Automation in Supply ChainAutomation has shifted from a luxury to […]

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IIoT World Days 2025: What’s Next in IIoT, AI & Cybersecurity?
· Additive Manufacturing

IIoT World Days 2025: What’s Next in IIoT, AI & Cybersecurity?

As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the IIoT World Days 2025 series will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI, Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. These virtual events are designed to provide actionable insights, real-world use cases, and emerging trends shaping the future of manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and supply […]

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April 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

April 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

Welcome to our roundup of the most anticipated Industrial IoT and ICS cybersecurity events in April 2025. As industries rapidly advance in digitalization and connectivity, securing and safeguarding industrial systems is more crucial than ever. Join us as we explore the key conferences, summits, and workshops where industry leaders will tackle the latest challenges, innovations, […]

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Are data historians holding us back?
· Connected Industry

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 data and extract real-time insights across the entire enterprise. But your average data historian is a roadblock. Monolithic, end-to-end […]

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