Data-Driven Manufacturing
When It Comes to Cybersecurity, Be Scared, but Be Prepared
Warnings about threats to internet-enabled networks in manufacturing plants should be taken seriously without giving in to alarmist overreactions. The risks are real, but manageable, while the benefits are too compelling to forego.
Read MorePlatform as a Service Bundles IoT Services for Manufacturers
Siemens has made an initial release of its MindSphere – Siemens Cloud for Industry, a key element of the company’s Digital Enterprise software suite.
Read MoreData-Driven Manufacturing: Retrofit Your Machines
The Fraunhofer Institute has developed a retrofit solution to upgrade production systems with network capability, enabling users of older machines to reap the benefits of data-driven manufacturing.
Read MoreMC Machinery Systems Officially Opens New Headquarters
Last week, MC Machinery Systems Inc. officially opened its new, larger headquarters in Elk Grove Village. Cynthia Kushtush from sister publication Moldmaking Technology was there to cover it. Here is a small sampling of what she saw.
Read MoreTool Management System Eliminates Information Silos
Wagstaff Inc.'s tooling information wasn't digitally traceable or searchable. TDM Systems' Tool Life Cycle Management system reduced lost time and money for the shop.
Read MoreMaking Connections at Innovation Days
Among other highlights, this year’s iteration of DMG MORI’s annual open house event showcased the company’s latest efforts to connect traditionally disparate machining operations, both in the physical sense and the virtual sense.
Read MoreStandards Close the Loop
Artificial intelligence is an up-and-coming application enabled by the Industrial Internet of Things.
Read MoreMachine Monitoring System Enables Remote Access
Amerimold 2017: Smart Attend will introduce its Pro device, a remote monitoring system featuring real-time analysis capabilities that can be accessed from virtually anywhere in the world.
Read MoreUse Predictive Maintenance to See the Future
Predictive maintenance requires a relationship of trust between the machine manufacturer and the user in order to gain insights into the data.
Read MoreABB, IBM Partner to Combine Automation, AI for Manufacturing
The partnership is intended to provide Internet-of-Things platforms combining ABB Ability and IBM Watson for such applications as automated quality control.
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