Digital Transformation

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Connect the Physical and Digital Worlds with a Digital Thread

How manufacturers are building seamless connections between critical data, systems and workflows to drive better decision making and automation.
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Advanced Lithium Batteries Can Power Devices for Decades

With their ability to power remote wireless devices for up to 40 years, ultra-long-life lithium batteries can reduce your long-term cost of ownership.
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Why Digital Twins Are Becoming Essential for Testing and Commissioning

The ability to test and validate equipment and systems before implementation is key competitive advantage for any manufacturer. However, in these still early days for the technology...
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Bringing the Workflow Revolution to the Digital Factory

Real-world applications at Bosch Rexroth and Heineken demonstrate how workflow technology breaks down data silos, enhances cybersecurity and improves operational efficiency to...

Tips for a Successful Industry 4.0 Transition

To smoothly transition into Industry 4.0, manufacturers must assess their current state of digital maturity and put in place a long-term digital-transformation strategy that aligns...
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Hitachi Vantara Targets Hybrid Cloud Management

Industry’s growing use of hybrid cloud environments is supported by Hitachi Vantara’s use of Google Distributed Cloud Virtual.

Top 3 MES and MOM Trends for 2024

No technology trend is a magic wand for solving manufacturing issues, but generative AI, digital twins and the integration of IoT and edge computing are poised to deliver significant...

Siemens and Sony Partner on Metaverse Vision

Combining Siemens Xcelerator software with a new VR headset from Sony will enable engineers to explore design concepts in an immersive workspace.

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Weidmüller's u-OS for Device Maintenance and App Integration

Ken Crawford, senior director of automation at Weidmüller USA says, u-OS is designed to “ensure future resilience and ease of system migration by eliminating reliance on a single...