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SCADA’s role in Industry 4.0, manufacturing applications

Control Engineering

SCADA insights SCADA systems have evolved significantly with the rise of IT/OT convergence and Industry 4.0. They are no longer just monitoring tools but are shaping the future of smart factories, thanks to open system architecture and the ability to integrate data from IT and OT sources. To achieve Industry 4.0

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If Manufacturing Operations Data is the New Oil, What Are You Doing with It?

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From a manufacturing perspective, all these positions have some merit. The Value of Data There is no arguing about the value of data in manufacturing. The Industry 4.0 Modern manufacturing environments are awash in data. The post If Manufacturing Operations Data is the New Oil, What Are You Doing with It?

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AI in manufacturing: Where it’s been and where it’s going

Control Engineering

Manufacturing AI insights The integration of AI into discrete manufacturing aligns with the concept of Industry 4.0, which is characterized by advancements in technologies like the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and robotics. Of course, this isn’t news to anyone in the manufacturing space.

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7 ways SCADA software can advance IIoT implementations, if you do it right

Control Engineering

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software was initially designed to aggregate information from distributed sources and provide operators with the information needed to best control processes. Below find 7 key SCADA developments critical for manufacturers to know today. More industrial integration for SCADA 1.

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Connected worker platforms can help factory automation thrive, improve

Control Engineering

By integrating data, connectivity and human skills, connected worker platforms not only address the challenges factories face today, but are helping shape manufacturing’s future. The seamless flow of real-time data across these systems improves coordination and streamlines the decision-making process, further bolstering productivity.

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Leveraging real-time data across the enterprise

Control Engineering

Companies today are looking to bring their systems into the modern age and be able to obtain real-time manufacturing data at the machine level without manual intervention. They also want to bring everyone onto the same system while reducing training and licensing costs. Introducing ERP connectivity in manufacturing operations

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15 pieces of automation advice from ROKLive 2022

Control Engineering

Automation helps manufacturers expand when skilled workers are unavailable. Manufacturers can prepare to respond to threats that extend beyond their organization, often targeting their vendors and supply chain, Deken said. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can achieve better profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.