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We live in an era marked by climate urgency and resource scarcity, industries face the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demands while minimizing their environmental footprint. Outdated factories, inefficient processes, and power-hungry data centers exacerbate this dilemma. Within this environment,

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 Now The global business

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

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

A New Era of IoT Data Management As industrial enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, managing and leveraging real-time operational data remains a critical challenge. HiveMQ, a leader in enterprise MQTT solutions, has introduced HiveMQ Pulse, a next-generation distributed data intelligence platform designed to unify, transform, and contextualize data

At the ARC Industry Forum 2025, Greg Orloff of IIoT World sat down with Thomas J. Burke, the Global Director of Industry Standards at Mitsubishi Electric, to discuss the evolution of industrial connectivity, focusing on CC-Link technology and the role of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in unifying disparate industrial networks. Challenges

Industrial operations are at a pivotal moment, where sustainability, autonomy, and efficiency are no longer optional but essential. Schneider Electric leads this transformation through software-defined automation, AI-driven solutions, and open systems. Andre Babineau explains how these technologies reshape manufacturing, making operations more flexible,

As manufacturing becomes more digitized and interconnected, the rise of cyberattacks targeting smart factories, industrial control systems (ICS), and operational technology (OT) has posed significant challenges for businesses worldwide. In recent years, ransomware attacks have become a prominent tool for

IIoT World’s latest booklet, "Enhancing Manufacturing Processes Through AI and Low-Code Integration," is a must-read resource for manufacturers looking to leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency, innovation, and productivity. This guide delves into the synergy between AI and low-code platforms, offering actionable