Tag: smart-factories

Who Will Lead Manufacturing in the Future?

Much has been made of the need for manufacturers to embrace digital technologies to retain their competitive edge. But the momentum around concepts such as the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart factories is at risk of losing momentum as the global economy cools. In the manufacturing landscape of the future, a nation’s capacity […]

ICS Security Attack Enables Remote Control of Buildings

A demonstration at McAfee MPOWER highlighted the potential of adversaries to remotely control vulnerable ICS systems, with potentially grave consequences.

Industrial IoT Vendor Altizon Debuts Four-Week Challenge

The industrial IoT platform company Altizon wants to show new customers it can help them achieve a near-term ROI.

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Gallery: 10 Questions to Ask When Selecting an IIoT Platform

It can be hard to wrap your head around the IIoT platform market, but after answering these questions, you should have a clearer sense of priorities when shopping for such software.

The Story Behind Schneider Electric’s U.S. Smart Factory

The process of boosting the intelligence of the facility in Lexington, Kentucky started decades ago, although recent investments have upgraded its capabilities.

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Why the Road to Autonomous Vehicles Is Bumpy

The autonomous vehicle (and flying car) genie is out of the bottle, but consumers are still skeptical and regulatory hurdles remain.

PTC LiveWorx 2019: Touring the Show Floor and Beyond

At the PTC LiveWorx 2019 event in Boston, we were on site to capture the show floor exhibits, keynote addresses and breakout sessions. Here’s what we saw.

Augmented Reality Technology Heating Up in Industrial Space

Companies like PTC are betting big on the promise of augmented reality technology for industrial use cases.

Is My Smart Factory Smarter Than Yours? It’s Hard to Say

The concept of the “smart factory” is hot in the manufacturing sector, but the precise meaning of the term and the prospect of how to build one can be elusive.