Manufacturing’s Future Hinges on Collaboration, Not Just Technology
At Hannover Messe 2025, I sat down with Mathias Oppelt, Vice President and Head of Customer-Driven Innovation at Siemens Digital Industries, to explore what manufacturers really want from digital transformation—and what’s still holding many of them back. The conversation moved well beyond
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
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
The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES
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
Critical Manufacturing to Showcase the Future of MES at Hannover Messe 2025
At Hannover Messe 2025, Critical Manufacturing will spotlight how next-generation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) can move manufacturers beyond incremental gains—toward measurable, transformative outcomes. As a recognized leader in MES by IDC MarketScape and a subsidiary of ASMPT, the company will
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,
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
Breaking Down Data Silos: How Real-Time IIoT Platforms Revolutionize Manufacturing Efficiency
Companies face a daunting challenge in today’s volatile manufacturing environment: integrating isolated data systems to enable smarter, faster decisions. Real-time Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms offer a game-changing solution, but many manufacturers remain trapped in “pilot purgatory,” struggling to
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 to fully scaled, value-driven