In an increasingly competitive business environment, producers need flexibility, increased productivity, the capability to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Mitsubishi’s Chris Evans argues that meeting these requirements needs a focus on connected production systems,…
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Addressing OT cyber security in manufacturing.
Introducing IIoT to your manufacturing means better connectivity and improved productivity. It also increases the number of gateways into your OT systems. More gateways mean more points vulnerable to OT
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Transforming IIoT Big Data into a usable currency
Industry 4 and IIot are largely about connectivity of equipment and devices to improve the way we work. In manufacturing the goals include improving productivity, product quality reduced cost and better plant utilisation. The…
Phoenix Contact joins growing CC-Link IE TSN support
Mitsubishi Electric is releasing its first 102 factory automation products compatible with the CC-Link IE TSN next-generation industrial open network. Increasingly, many third-party makers are also joining them. Phoenix…
IT-systems/IIoT changing industrial network market
According to the latest HMS Networks survey, industrial network markets are reflecting the need for integration between factory installations and IT-systems/IIoT applications. Market information is important not only for product marketer,…
Using AI in factories to improve productivity
Applications using Artificial Intelligence in factories to improve productivity are growing. Behind this are several factors from availability of smart machines, greater processing capabilities, increased access to sensor data. The drive to Industry 4.0/…
Developing and implementing AI tools for automation
Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in a business or product is complex and requires considerable understand and investment. However, the rewards are also likely to be significant too. Research from Global market Insights suggests…
