Those who say the data are the oil of the 21st century are not wrong. Thanks to the obtaining of information and its subsequent analysis, companies can increase their turnover. When an organization has the necessary tools to capture reality data and is able to analyze it correctly, it can, f

The interaction between machines and humans is part of Industry 4.0. As a result of this relationship between workers and robotics, terms and systems such as SCADA and HMI have emerged.  These two concepts often go together when we talk about Industry 4.0. However, both have their difference

These days, ensuring high availability of industrial machinery control systems is a basic necessity. The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, presents major challenges in manufacturing or service provision, including optimisation of operations, more flexible, more intelligent, more

Equipment performance monitoring is an inherent part of Industry 4.0, as it requires unprecedented efficiency and optimisation. As with warehouse management 4.0 or any other aspect of enterprise. It is essential to digitise these areas to improve performance, reduce costs and increase busine

In the last few years, digital transformation has reached many sectors, including industry.  Today, any company that wants to survive and evolve must be adapted to the economic and production demands of a changing and increasingly competitive environment. To achieve this goal, digital transf

The digitalisation of industrial businesses has become a priority. As a result, maintenance 4.0 is a fundamental task for the proper functioning of any company, but especially when working with industrial equipment and machinery. This function is essential to avoid all kinds of errors, repro

The search for efficiency has become a long-distance race for all companies that want to be part of Industry 4.0. The constant search and desire to obtain this competitive advantage is driving thousands of companies to delegate numerous activities and processes to machines, software and inte

Condition Based Maintenance or CBM is a maintenance strategy that focuses on the availability, reliability or maintenance cost of an asset. Through pre-diagnosis of equipment, the asset is monitored on a continuous basis to prevent asset failure. This maintenance strategy aims to extend the

Every company needs to carry out a transformation process that takes into account the demands of the present. The digitalization of the business fabric is already an essential element for any business, as important as commercial or financial management. Considering the current situation wher

Every day, more and more companies are joining the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. This new era in industry has given way to Smart Factories, which operate hand in hand with Artificial Intelligence in search of maximum efficiency and profitability. Since the emergence of the Fo

The Blurring of IT and OT Leads to Operational Visibility Information technology (IT) has been a critical component in the success of manufacturing companies for decades. With it, companies have improved processes and added automation that tapped into the best technology available. But

Almost everyone has become accustomed to smart phones, smart televisions, and even the concept of smart cars.  And technology has advanced far enough that people understand generally what expectations of functionality are associated with the use of the word “smart” in front of a wor

Updated April 13, 2022   When is it risky to wait? When everyone else is moving forward. Utilizing smart manufacturing technology sooner rather than later is the smart choice. Industry Week reported that most manufacturing companies have been working on at least one smart manufa

Updated: January 21, 2021   Here’s what we will cover in this in-depth article on cloud computing in manufacturing: An Introduction to Cloud Computing in Manufacturing What is Cloud Computing? What is a Cloud Computing Platform? Benefits and Use Cases of the Cloud in Manufacturin

Updated February 25, 2021   A Manufacturers guide to the Fourth Industrial Revolution: What is Industry 4.0? Why Industry 4.0 Matters What is Driving the Move Towards Industry 4.0 The Evolution of Manufacturing How to Successfully Implement Industry 4.0 Solutions Benefits of Indus

Despite producing perhaps the most data, manufacturing is ranked last in digital transformation efforts compared to all other global industries. Very few companies have created a solution that helps manufactuers overcome the challenges inherent in this transition period. How have w

Smart Industry has said, Industry 4.0 should boost production flexibility, enabling a facility to rapidly adapt its operations to market changes. For instance, a plant control system could autonomously adjust output based on fluctuating utility prices, thereby optimizing the costs of p

With each passing year, the number of connected devices in the average modern production facility seem to grow exponentially. As the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 usher in an age where manufacturing machines are constantly collecting and exchanging data with each other a

Many businesses are making the switch to Industry 4.0, but some are absolutely more successful than others. It all comes down to knowing how to prepare for Industry 4.0. As companies embark on their journey toward the 4th Industrial Revolution, the ones that are willing to bring in

What is the Difference Between Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)? The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) refers to sensor data, machine communications, and automation systems. It is more specific than the broad term Industry 4.0, which encompasses the entire d