The term “SMART FACTORY” is becoming more popular, and is often related to industry 4.0. SMART factories are critical to achieving Industry 4.0 expectations. The strategic importance of SMART FACTORY is undeniable, as early adopters have reported operating more efficiently and driving more to the bottom line. According to Deloitte…

According to Deloitte, the strategic importance of smart factories is undeniable, as early adopters have reported operating more efficiently and driving more to the bottom line. In the United States alone, 86% of manufacturers believe that smart factories will be the main driver of competition by 2025. …

Who should be involved in the OT cybersecurity program? This is the first question for a reason. In many information technology (IT) organizations, the answer is clear. Security requires networking, endpoint, cloud, regulatory, and other IT partners. …

Security in layman’s terms Anant was browsing the internet when he came across an advertisement for an 80% off the branded dress. Anant became enthralled and clicked on the link. He double-checked the dress and its size. He found it to be a good fit and added it to his…

Are you considering implementing an IIoT solution in your manufacturing environment? Are you unsure what type of IoT hardware you’ll need? It may appear simple to select hardware devices for process monitoring and control. However, there are some elements that should never be overlooked in a key manufacturing process. …

Downtime — Biggest Challenge in Manufacturing Industry According to a detailed analysis conducted by technology market research firm Vanson Bourne, around 82% of firms experienced at least one unscheduled downtime interruption in the previous three years. At least two were the average. Furthermore, according to a study (Aberdeen), an hour…

The world of Manufacturing is on the precipice of extraordinary change. A report by Gartner says, “36% of manufacturing companies face disruptions and fall behind on operating cost competitiveness”. The dynamics of modern innovation and technology edging their way into the very essence of how humans visualise manufacturing is staggering…

What is Edge Computing? We are in the midst of significant transformation regarding the way we handle and manage data,, thanks to the digitization of industries. The transition is so compelling that it is called Industry 4.0. From the First Industrial revolution which was spurred by the use of steam…

Why is Machine Monitoring Needed? In the manufacturing world, organizations need to have an eagle view to see more and better. Because in the manufacturing world, the calculation is simple, the greater the amount of unscheduled downtime, the greater the revenue loss. If a company is not making a product…