IIoT in manufacturing

As one of the earliest proponents of the industrial internet of things, manufacturers stand at the forefront of how to best use the IoT's array of applications. Get expert guidance to achieve the benefits of IIoT in manufacturing through ERP systems in areas such as supply chain visibility, automated reporting and process manufacturing.

February 18, 2021 18 Feb'21
Manufacturing outlook for 2021 focuses on resilience

As midmarket manufacturers focus on recovery from the pandemic, many will take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate Industry 4.0 projects, according to BDO USA.
December 01, 2020 01 Dec'20
AWS releases machine learning services for industrial clients

AWS released a mix of hardware, software and cloud-based services to help manufacturing clients better manage workplace safety and machine health.
October 02, 2020 02 Oct'20
Digital transformation requires upskilling and reskilling

Manufacturers undergoing digital transformation must address workers' skills gaps, but new technology shouldn't be imposed from above without early input and buy-in from workers.
August 20, 2020 20 Aug'20
Time is right for connected worker platforms

In this Q&A, Parsable CEO Lawrence Whittle explains why the COVID-19 era may make a strong case for connected worker technologies.

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Test your grasp of process manufacturing concepts

Process manufacturing is used to create and supply items around the world. Test your knowledge about which kinds of products and how they are made. Continue Reading
Understand the best IT/OT convergence strategies

The differences between IT and OT make convergence difficult. Admins can reconcile the two by creating a partition and prioritizing OT traffic. Continue Reading
Where can we see internet of nano-things applications?

Nanotechnology in IoT -- sensors, antennas and devices -- are all around us at work and at home, even if you can't see them, says IEEE member Saumya Sharma. Continue Reading

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Top 5 industrial IoT use cases

As more organizations embrace IIoT, the technology will lead to more innovation and further improvements in use cases such as predictive maintenance and workplace analytics. Continue Reading
Use predictive analytics in manufacturing to gain insight

Predictive analytics in manufacturing is a crucial part of a predictive manufacturing system. Learn about its promise, its drawbacks and why. Continue Reading
Digital twin technology on turbulent climb to stratosphere

Digital twins may be the hottest thing in the already overhyped IoT. The potential is real, but deciding what goes into digital twins and linking them with enterprise data is no small feat. Continue Reading

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Industrial IoT security must target 3 risk categories

IT administrators can address administrative and operational, technical and physical risks in an IIoT security plan with a cybersecurity framework to guide the process. Continue Reading
Evaluate industrial IoT connectivity options

Organizations adopting industrial IoT must decide whether wired or wireless connectivity serves their purpose best based on data rates and device location. Continue Reading
IIoT platforms optimize analysis of industrial data

Instead of managing industrial data and connections on their own, industrial organizations can use IIoT platforms to break down data silos and get more actionable insights. Continue Reading

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Reap the rewards of IT/OT convergence in manufacturing

Organizations that plan carefully and slowly implement IT/OT convergence in manufacturing can experience advantages in productivity at minimal risk. Continue Reading
Industrial IoT application boosts machine utilization

Metal parts maker uses MachineMetrics analytics cloud to spot underused equipment, help machinists squeeze out more production and monitor their own efficiency. Continue Reading
IoT may throw a lifeline to PLM systems

PLM systems have functioned mostly in engineering, but now IoT-connected devices are allowing PLM to be more useful across the entire product lifecycle. Continue Reading