Industrial automation software
As digital modernization sweeps across industries, manufacturing has taken big leaps to better use industrial automation software to decrease product cycle times and boost efficiencies. Our writers bring the latest insight into how industrial automation and control ties into ERP systems, including through mobile devices and associated human-machine interfaces.
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19 Apr 2023
Augmented reality vs. virtual reality vs. mixed reality
Learn about AR vs. VR vs. MR as well as how companies in various industries are using these extended reality technologies to potentially improve their operations. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2023
10 AI use cases in manufacturing
Manufacturing companies are turning to AI to streamline the way they do business and increase efficiency. Here are 10 common use cases. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Will autonomous vehicles transform the supply chain?
Autonomous vehicles are being road tested and companies are predicting added value if these vehicles become integrated in supply chains, but certain obstacles must be overcome. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2021
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. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2020
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. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2020
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. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2020
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. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2020
Manufacturers turn to servitization for competitive advantage
Servitization leads to more resilient and profitable businesses, but only a few manufacturers are fully enabled to adopt the new model, according to IDC. Continue Reading
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22 May 2020
Machine health systems play critical role in age of disruption
As the COVID-19 crisis disrupts industries, manufacturers can keep lines running by using machine health monitoring systems to manage equipment and diagnose problems remotely. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2020
How to apply ISA-95 for smart manufacturing with IIoT devices
Organizations can adapt ISA-95 for IIoT as long as the development team remembers that standards are not set in stone, and they must plan for its gaps in infrastructure and security. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2020
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. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2019
Siemens ICS flaws could allow remote exploits
Siemens recommends locking down industrial control systems as security researchers disclose 54 bugs, including remote exploit flaws, but only three patches are available. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2019
RPA in manufacturing increases efficiency, reduces costs
In this Q&A, Shibaji Das of UiPath discusses why manufacturers should implement RPA to improve efficiency, help with ERP system upgrades, increase ROI and reduce costs. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2019
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
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19 Aug 2019
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
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22 Feb 2019
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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14 Jan 2019
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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07 Jan 2019
Smart factory may hinge on identifying needed skills
One expert says flexibility is more important than specific skills. But tell that to the manufacturer that needed a full stack developer and Oracle database architect. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2018
Smart manufacturing technology can leave old systems behind
Smart technology like IIoT is changing the way manufacturers operate, but they face issues with older unconnected systems. Should they rip and replace or retrofit the stranded assets? Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2018
Industrial cloud moving from public to hybrid systems
A new survey by ABI Research indicates that manufacturers will move IIoT systems from public cloud to hybrid systems as more storage and processing can be done at the device level. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2018
Q&A: Mike Lackey on SAP digital manufacturing
In this Q&A, SAP head of digital manufacturing Mike Lackey discusses the SAP digital manufacturing network and how it helps manufacturers meet the demands of the new digital economy. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2018
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
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25 Oct 2017
How one CIO's move to cloud MES brought significant gains
Led by Manesh Patel, Sanmina moved from an on-premises system to 42Q -- a cloud MES -- for real-time manufacturing and supply chain visibility, improved quality control and yield. Continue Reading