Integrating edge artificial intelligence (AI) is not a simple process. Early forms of artificial intelligence relied on the computer power of data centers to perform their processor-demanding tasks. After some time, AI shifted into software, using predictive algorithms that changed how these systems support businesses. AI has now moved to the outer edges of networks. […]
Case Study: New Innovations in IoT Technologies for Manufacturers
Manufacturers want to save money, conserve energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s a challenge to see where and when energy use is occurring. When the utility bill arrives, a manufacturer can see how much total energy was used, but energy use is not broken down on a machine-by-machine basis. Invisible energy use hides […]
Industry 4.0: Make Data-Driven Decisions Immediately
What if a cyber-physical world — fueled by data — shortened production and manufacturing decisions to the time it takes to adjust a thermostat’s temperature? This just begins to describe Industry 4.0. According to a recent McKinsey article, Industry 4.0 “expects to deliver between $1.2 and $3.7 trillion in value.” Meanwhile, according to Riasat Noor, […]
A Strategic Approach to Connecting Your Legacy Machines
Click to learn more about author Bernard Brode. If you work in the manufacturing or production sectors, it’s likely you’ve spent the last few years reading endless articles about the fourth industrial revolution and the massive benefits it can bring in terms of efficiency and agility. Unfortunately most of the literature on how to implement […]
Industry 4.0: Revolutionizing the World
Click to learn more about author Devansh Sharma. Somewhere in the city of Houston, Ralph is spending time with his kids in the dining room after a long day at the refinery, when he gets a call that one of the pressure units is down. He takes his laptop and tries to figure out when […]
What Is a Digital Twin?
A digital twin is a virtual device that contains the exact state, information, and organization of the physical device to which it is connected. Think of it as a test version before proceeding with product development or interacting with a real-world device. Digital twins go hand-in-hand with implementing the Internet of Things (IoT). Industrial companies […]
2021 Predictions: How Zero Trust Can Save Organizations from Incidents
Click to learn more about author Mike Riemer. Just when companies began adapting to the workforce of the future and bring-your-own-device trends, the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to implement work-from-home mandates. This change has also shown how cybercriminals can adjust their attacks in any environment. While zero trust was previously a buzzword, it should be […]
IIoT in Action: Improving Equipment Effectiveness in the Plastics Industry
Click to learn more about author Boris Shiklo. In this piece, we’ll explore how IIoT drives productivity in the plastics industry and provide an example of implementing an IIoT solution for monitoring equipment effectiveness at a plastic parts manufacturing enterprise. Volatile raw material prices, the lack of skilled labor, and the complexity of the global […]
Altizon and Deloitte Partner on CK Birla Group-Owned HIL Limited’s IIoT Journey
A recent press release states, “Altizon Inc. today announced that it is working in collaboration with global consulting firm Deloitte to deliver the first-ever digital transformation project of CK Birla group-owned building material solutions company HIL Ltd. ‘We believe a connected factory has the ability to significantly improve the production process by enabling end-to-end product […]
What Edge Computing Will Bring to the IIoT in 2020
Click here to learn more about Sastry Malladi, Ramya Ravichandar, and Senthil Kumar. Edge computing-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will continue to integrate themselves with operations within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in 2020. However, many industrial organizations are just scratching the surface of what can be achieved with edge-enabled AI. Hear from CTO […]