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.

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.
August 13, 2020 13 Aug'20
GE Digital's transformation rocky but ongoing

In this Q&A, GE Digital CEO Patrick Byrne discusses how the company is back in the GE fold, GE's digital transformation lessons, and how the COVID-19 crisis affects manufacturers.

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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

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

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
5G in manufacturing propels change throughout the industry

5G and IoT sensors can unlock new capabilities for manufacturers, while improving existing processes with decreased latency and more accurate asset tracking. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

GE Digital CTO on data, AI role in digital twin applications

Colin Parris, founder of GE's digital twin effort, lays out the reasons data management can make or break an application and why pairing digital twins with AI makes each one better. Continue Reading
ISA-95 for IIoT gives architects a standard for integration

The rapid growth of IoT technology has led to a common complaint about the lack of standards across IoT, but organizations can use the ISA-95 standard for IIoT. Continue Reading
What's next for ServiceMax's service execution management suite?

ServiceMax is no longer in GE Digital. But its relationship with Predix will continue, and there are new opportunities to integrate with other IIoT platforms, according to CEO Scott Berg. Continue Reading

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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
Major components maker ramps up AI in manufacturing

Artificial intelligence is making inroads into manufacturing systems. Case in point is printed circuits manufacturer Jabil, which uses AI to improve its processes and products. Continue Reading