I always get the feeling that there’s a lot of vagueness and fluff around the topic of AI , IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), and industry 4.0 technologies in discrete manufacturing. This probably has to do with these topics becoming
Revolutionary technology tends to go through an interesting evolutionary process. At first, we’re just happy to learn about emerging technologies and excited to see them work at all; then, we’re curious to explore the many possibilities they have to offer;
Numbers are a businessman’s best friend People in our industry love talking numbers, and you can’t blame them for that. For centuries now, numbers stand at the heart of all scientific and technological research. Statistics and benchmarks are also a
Every now and then, usually in conferences or in small talks, I’m approached by manufacturing professionals who seem genuinely interested at what we’re doing at Plataine. After all, IIoT is not just an industry in tremendous growth, it’s also a
Every new year brings hope, goals, and attempts to predict the upcoming trends that will set the tone for the industry. Looking back at the previous year in order to spot upcoming trends and prepare for them is incredibly important.
When I listen to what people say about the future of human labor and how robots are going to take over our jobs, I’m often reminded of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the “Terminator” franchise. Yup, Hollywood has always been into this
It’s no secret that industrial technologies have progressed exponentially. Both mechanical and digital advances have been boosting manufacturing standards for years, but the collaboration between AI-based manufacturing optimization technologies and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has ignited a true revolution.
Industry 4.0 is taking off for a good reason. Never before was the competition so fierce, the need to scale so burning due to fast growing demand. The world is a huge marketplace and manufacturers are required to boost their
We recently announced a strategic joint venture with Google Cloud, which integrates Plataine’s AI software with Google Glass and Google’s Dialogflow Enterprise Edition for native language processing. You can review Plataine’s offering regarding Google Smart Glasses here. Since our announcement,
Quite a few manufacturers make the mistake of pairing up IIoT and AI, thinking they always go together. It makes sense to make this assumption. If you’re connecting your factory production floor and you want to collect data digitally or
IoT is the technology and strategy of connecting machines, devices and sensors to the internet, gathering and analysing data, generating smart insights and building automated processes. The bottom line is that loT makes it easier for humans by making processes
While the decision to implement an IIoT / connected factory / Industry 4.0 (or alike) solution is a no brainer, choosing and onboarding the right IIoT solutions remains a big challenge. The variety of IIoT platforms and software solutions out
So Industry 4.0 is here to stay IIoT has already transformed manufacturing. There’s no turning back. Manufacturers, especially discrete manufactures, can no longer afford to ignore it, nor can they stick with traditional processes. Why? Because they will not survive
What is supply chain collaboration anyway…? I’ve learned that the term ‘supply chain collaboration’, is often a term that is used to say different things, or to present different opportunities. For discrete manufacturers, it is an important term that may
Industry 4.0, connectivity, smart-factory, digital factory, digitalization, IIoT… sound familiar? These certainly aren’t new terms in our discrete manufacturing industry. Still, with the recent evolvement of technology, the variety of new industry 4.0 solutions, the extensive knowledge of plant
Working in the manufacturing industry, you are no doubt familiar with the growing trend of Industrial IoT, also known as Industry 4.0, the Connected Factory or Digital Factory. We have all heard of and read about these and similar buzzwords
I’ve recently noticed an increasing interest in management and optimization of tool usage & maintenance cycles. The growing demand for parts in aerospace, automotive and other industries, along with the continuous pressure to cut costs, shorten production times and ensure
I recently had the privilege to speak at the SME Smart Manufacturing event in Los Angeles where I presented at the Digital Transformation seminar. During the event, I met representatives from many leading manufacturers and I came away with four
Why Wind Blades OEM’s Need to Embrace the Industrial IoT I’ve been doing a lot of research into the energy industry recently, particularly the wind power vertical. And I’m convinced we are on the cusp of a wind energy revolution.
Remember when you first started using a GPS navigation system in your car? First time you used it, you’re thinking “Wow!” Second time, you’re thinking “Wait! I know my commute better!” and then suddenly you wind up in a massive
I recently discussed the issues that came up at AeroDef after taking part in a panel discussion about “Industrial IoT and the Digital Twin.” My previous post discussed these main points: Quality issues happen, but they quickly evolve into much
I’ve been thinking for quite a while about the real cost of poor quality and the impact of discovering manufacturing faults too late in the process. This year at AeroDef I had the privilege to take part in a panel
Modern manufacturing is becoming more complex as product variation and production volumes increase. Composites manufacturers have less time and ability today to make optimized decisions, resulting in waste and inefficiencies. Leading companies are realizing that implementing IoT (Internet of Things)
Leading factories are realizing that implementing IoT (Internet of Things) is the way forward to gather real-time data from the production floor. Nevertheless, integrating such innovation into your organization requires planning ahead and paying attention to the key factors described in this
Now that the tender has been won and the announcement has been made, the time to start producing and supplying the product has begun. Management must now ask, “How can we reproduce the product performance we achieved during prototyping and
“Internet of Things” or “IoT” is defined as the technology of connecting devices, systems and services that goes beyond machine-to-machine communications. But while this technology is now setting footprints in various sectors, like healthcare, transportation and energy, it has become
Is paper work an inseparable part of manufacturing? Advanced manufacturing processes have always involved paper work traveling with the work order. However, manually logging production information and tracking route cards or printed reports is time consuming, prone to errors