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Digital Twins, Hype vs. Reality — What Actually Works
Digital twins have been billed as manufacturing's next paradigm for nearly a decade, yet few cases have proven business value in actual operations. This post examines what is hype and what actually works.
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OPC UA — Why It Became the De Facto Standard for Industrial Integration
In global manufacturing, OPC UA is no longer one option among many — it has established itself as the de facto standard for industrial integration. This article covers the background, the architecture, and adoption strategy.
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Smart Manufacturing Innovation Driven by Manufacturing Data and AI
As digital transformation spreads, the center of manufacturing innovation is shifting from automation and production efficiency to data and artificial intelligence (AI). This post outlines the smart manufacturing innovation that manufacturing data and AI are creating.
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Optimizing AI Processing on Edge Devices
Edge computing overcomes latency by processing data on the device instead of sending it to the cloud. This post covers how to optimize AI processing on edge devices.
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The Intelligent Edge
The intelligent edge is the concept of collecting data at the edge — where the physical and digital worlds meet — and analyzing and processing it in real time to deliver immediate insight and control.
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What Is a Manufacturing Data Lake?
A manufacturing data lake is a central repository that stores and analyzes large volumes of data in diverse formats to deliver useful insights into manufacturing processes.
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Beyond SCADA: Integrating OT with an IIoT Platform
Alongside MES, SCADA is the most widely used system in manufacturing facilities, but it has its limits. This article covers how to move beyond SCADA by integrating OT with an IIoT platform.
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Why Manufacturing Needs Edge Computing
Manufacturers must embrace edge computing to keep pace with Industry 4.0. Here is a rundown of why the manufacturing sector needs edge computing.
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The Benefits of an Industrial Data Platform
An industrial data platform delivers a range of benefits, including unified data, actionable insights, and optimized business strategies and processes.
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Event-Driven Manufacturing: A New Architecture for Connected, Flexible Manufacturing
A contributed article from First Resonance on how event-driven architecture enables connected, flexible manufacturing.
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What Is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a core concept of Industry 4.0 that harnesses smart machines and real-time analytics to make better use of the data industrial machines have been producing for years.
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“IoT-Based”… Energy Usage Data Collection and Analysis System
As energy costs rise worldwide, IoT-based systems for collecting and analyzing energy usage data are drawing attention as a way to manage energy efficiently.
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