SCADA vs. IIoT: Which is better for your operations?
IoT platforms are on the rise. But for those with legacy systems, the question becomes, “Don’t we already have a SCADA system for it?” Much like Schrödinger’s cat, the answer…
Data and action: the synergy of IoT and automation
How are businesses leveraging the IoT and automation technologies today? Are automation strategies evolving to keep up with new advancements? Research shows exciting trends in the IoT and automation market…
Smart Manufacturing: let the machines work their magic
No revolution is without its challenges, and smart manufacturing is no exception. The use of emerging technologies to increase the efficiency of traditional manufacturing processes has been around for years…
Why green is gold when talking about manufacturing
In the last report of the Word Meteorological Organization -United in Science 2022-, issued mid-September, it is clear: The most urgent task for achieving climate goals is the significant reduction…
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The new normal in IoT: What to expect in 2022
In these challenging times, normal is not normal anymore. But this is not necessarily bad. In 2021, many companies and organizations have scrambled to adapt to the COVID-19 crisis. Now,…
“The real value of IoT is in the ability to aggregate different types of data”
Joe Barkai calmly looks you in the eyes when speaking, so it’s easy to engage in the conversation. Connectivity is going to become a commodity, he says. Then, the…
5G: remote controlled factory robots
5G has come to stay. Its characteristics make it specially useful in certain areas, such as sanitary or industrial. Being a technology that allows the exchange of a large…
CuBE Packaging improves manufacturing productivity in collaboration with an IIoT partner ecosystem
Digital transformation in manufacturing offers huge gains, but it isn’t something you can buy off the shelf. It is a journey that must be carefully orchestrated to mitigate the risk…
IoT is transforming the way you run your factory to the best: are you ready for success?
It’s a simple principle, and it makes sense: machines are more capable when they are automated and networked, as they can communicate with each other and exchange data, which can…
MEMS TECHNOLOGY; THE FUTURE OF SENSORS FOR THE IOT
IoT project engineers and developers have at their fingertips a growing range of sensors which are also getting ever smaller. This sensor shrinkage has been primarily driven by MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) technology. What…