HomeFactoryIIoTJourdan's Test ArticleJourdan's Test ArticleMar 12th, 2018Jourdan's Test ArticleHomeThe Role of MES in an IIoT WorldAs the Industrial Internet of Things continues to gain momentum in manufacturing, many wonder about the future of manufacturing execution systems and their relation to digitalization initiatives.HomeWhat is IO-Link?In this episode, we connect with Shishir Rege of Balluff to learn about the IO-Link device communication technology and whether or not it is difficult to integrate into existing operations.HomeMES is Dead, IIOT has arrived.If your company is struggling to choose between an MES or IIoT solution, you won’t find the right answers until you begin asking the right questions.IIoTAre DataOps the Missing Link to Industry 4.0?In digital industries where data is the lifeblood of decision-making, the ability to contextualize data for use by multiple systems is critical. That’s where DataOps software comes in.IIoTIs Software Eating Industry Yet?Marc Andreeson’s statement about “software eating the world” underscored the changing role of technology in our daily lives. But that change has not yet been nearly as dramatic in the industrial world. Seeq’s Michael Risse thinks that is about to change.SponsoredDiscover the Secrets of a Successful Automation ProjectLearn about planning and project management, building your machine or automated system, and technologies to improve manufacturing outcomes. Automation World’s free resource features 150 pages on managing automation projects from start to finish.NetworksThe Machine Economy is Upon UsThe IOTA Foundation has been working on an IoT communication protocol that will enable machines to autonomously conduct transactions in a fee-free, secure, and trustworthy exchange.SoftwareBringing Industry 4.0 to the Australian Defense ForceThis article lays out the four key benefits when adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in your organization.IIoTSiemens Adds Artificial Intelligence to Control LogicThe neural processing unit module for the Simatic S7-1500 controller and the ET 200MP I/O system enables machines to recognize complex patterns.ControlToday’s Digital Transformation RealityDana Inc. and Streamline Innovations show how digital transformations can start today in the discrete and process industries using Ignition to overcome legacy infrastructure’s digital shortcomings.SoftwareSiemens PLM Name Change Reflects New ReachSiemens PLM becomes Siemens Digital Industries Software to reflect the inclusion of manufacturing operations management capabilities, IOT analytics, and app development aimed at building new systems and integrating and extending existing ones.SponsoredMachines that sense the world around themADI gives cobots the ability to sense, adapt and interpret its surroundings. Our motion detection and machine learning expertise is transforming factory floors. From invention to breakthrough with ADI.IIoTCombining IIoT and AI to Elevate Machine HealthAugury’s Halo platform—a turnkey offering that combines sensors, artificial intelligence, and vibration experts—can diagnose the “acoustic footprint” of a machine, flagging a problem before it impacts performance.IIoTMaking the Case for the Smart Manufacturing EcosystemNew advances in technology are helping manufacturers tackle all kinds of new problems, but the organizations that learn how to leverage the emerging innovation-driven ecosystem are the ones who will compete and grow in the decades to come.IIoTAir Products Extends Business with Cloud-Based ServicesBy connecting equipment in the field to to its own ProcessMD platform using Siemens Mindsphere, Air Products has been able to deliver its expertise to customers to help them reduce downtime and energy costs.IIoT5 Essential Security Features for Control, Edge, and IIoT SystemsRegardless of the connected automation device you’re looking to install, key security features to look for include network interfaces, firewalls, data communication options, encryption and certificate management, and user accounts.ControlAchieving Energy Efficiency Through Industry 4.0Examining the installation of IoT technology in a pharmaceutical production environment can help illustrate how IoT can aid energy conservation efforts, provide predictive analytics for machine and manufacturing processes, and help pharma companies reach ISO 50001 targets.SoftwareHow Industrial IoT Can Build Next-Gen Automation SystemsA look at how IoT technologies are addressing automation system demands, including the need for real-time communications; cybersecurity compliance; and use of Time-Sensitive Networking, OPC UA, and MQTT.ControlWhy OPC UA Over TSN Will Prove Critical to Manufacturing IIoTIndustrial system interoperability is on the way through a combination of the determinism supplied by Time-Sensitive Networking and OPC UA’s machine-to-machine communications to better synchronize machinery on the plant floor and the device-level communication inside those machines, regardless of supplier.IIoTWhy Start Your Digital Transformation Now (Part One)?Because end-to-end business integration is fast becoming table stakes in the race for competitive advantage.
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