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.

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IIoT in manufacturing News

March 05, 2020 05 Mar'20
Manufacturing outlook hopeful despite recession fears

A new survey of midmarket manufacturing CFOs shows that most anticipate increases in revenue and profitability in 2020, in the face of an expected economic slowdown.
March 02, 2020 02 Mar'20
Connected worker platforms bring people into digital transformation

A dairy production company is using a connected worker platform to fill in the gaps of ERP and manufacturing systems and tie in front-line workers to its digital transformation.
September 18, 2019 18 Sep'19
Sigfox network provides cheap, efficient connectivity for IoT

IoT applications for manufacturing and supply chain don't require 5G networks to send small packets of data. Sigfox believes they're better suited for a 0G network.
August 17, 2018 17 Aug'18
ICS security fails the Black Hat test

Industrial control systems hit the mainstream at Black Hat this year, with over two dozen program sessions tackling different angles of the subject. The takeaway: Vendors still aren't really trying.

IIoT in manufacturing Get Started

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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

Evaluate IIoT in manufacturing Vendors & Products

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

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
Interest in industrial augmented reality grows

The augmented reality market is gaining traction in the manufacturing sector. Learn how the market has grown and why AR might improve operations and training. Continue Reading
Cloud is key to linking digital manufacturing technologies

Traditional manufacturing systems often can't handle new customer demands, so manufacturers are building smart factories that use cloud-enabled next-gen technologies. Continue Reading

Manage IIoT in manufacturing

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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
Predix platform may benefit from GE Digital spinoff

The spinoff of GE Digital and the sale of ServiceMax have left the future of the Predix platform hazy and underscores the difficulty of digital transformation. 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