The manufacturing industry is undergoing an enormous digital transformation. To assist solution providers in developing software and hardware that are compatible across a multitude of components, the
A large majority of manufacturers remain dependent on inefficient data collection systems. Many continue to rely on data manually captured from their operations by shop floor personnel. This
One of the most common questions we get from manufacturers: What data can I collect from my equipment and operations using MachineMetrics? The answer will rely on the make and model of the equipment
In recent years, many manufacturers have reconsidered their supply chain strategies and looked to reshore or nearshore critical segments. This trend is driven by various factors, including rising
The seamless integration of IIoT components including IoT hardware, software, and communication protocols has occurred in incremental steps for manufacturers. Early industrial automation systems were...
Manufacturing has continuously evolved. Many of the industry’s changes were incremental and, at times, reluctant. Today, digital factories disrupt manufacturing in ways no one could have imagined. At...
As with any new technology, there has been both a lot of hype and a lot of fear surrounding industrial automation. It can be difficult to separate fact from fiction with so many myths proliferating...
What is Industrial Automation? Industrial Automation is the use of control systems, including machines, actuators, sensors, processors, and networks to perform tasks, with the goal of automating...
Lights out manufacturing is a technique that uses fully-automated technology to run a production factory with little or no human intervention. This requires the support of multiple technologies such...