Industrial IoT Spotlight

Fog computing is a concept of bringing a layer of computing power closer to the edge of an enterprise's network and was a term coined by Cisco several years ago as part of their "Internet of Everything" pioneering initiative. While Cisco succeeded at the networking element of fog computing, that left the whole computing side of the equation unanswered. In the first episode of this three-part serie...

More and more companies are seeing the value in integrating CAD solutions with their enterprise applications in order to help them facilitate their drive towards automation and digitalization. In the third and final part of the series, Carsten Metelmann Vice President of International Sales at EPLAN will walk us through several case studies of how EPLAN technologies such as Cogineer are helping co...

While the advent of the Industrial IoT has brought with it numerous benefits to businesses such as improved operations and profitability, increasing digitalization is also adding layers of complexity on top of many traditional systems. The drawback of this is that the ease of use of such systems are adversely affected.  In the second episode of the series, we continue the conversation with Carsten...

Computer Aided Design (CAD) is at the heart of all manner of engineering processes. A high quality CAD can help companies optimize processes, accelerate product development cycles and reduce time-to-market. This is exactly the goal that EPLAN, a leading provider of software-based engineering solutions set out to achieve.  In the first installment of this three-part series, we are pleased to have C...

At this year's LiveWorx '17 technology conference, PTC President and CEO Jim Heppelmann in his keynote speech explained that while IoT and AR are necessities to one another, CAD and PLM are the real "match makers" that fuse them together before going on to declare that "IoT is PLM." What exactly does this mean though? What better way to find out then tuning in to the final part of this episode whe...

Driving transformative business value is at the heart of PTC's IoT strategy and technology. They achieve this by having a comprehensive IoT solution portfolio that is structured in a manner that allows end users to meet 5 key objectives: Source, Contextualize, Synthesize, Orchestrate and Engage. Keen to find out more? Then join us in the scond installment of this three-part series as Steve Dertien...

PTC is a company on a mission to bring together the physical and digital worlds, not just through the recent launch of their signature Thingworx 8 platform and AR technology suite but also through their traditional industrial software. In fact, in 1998 they were pioneers in bringing internet-based PLM software to the market. In the first installment of this three-part series, we have the pleasure...

Asset condition monitoring and predictive maintenance are arguably the two most quintessential use cases of the Industrial IoT. Despite of widespread awareness of these solutions, adoption rates still remain relatively low. In the second instalment of this episode, we take a closer look at some of Atek's core technologies such as the AssetScan that allow firms to optimize their operations by harne...

Asset condition monitoring and predictive maintenance are arguably the two most quintessential use cases of the Industrial IoT. Despite of widespread awareness of these solutions, adoption rates still remain relatively low. In this episode, Atek's Dan Yarmoluk and Craig Truempi impart their deep knowledge in these fields which could well set you on the path to implementing these solutions for your...

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the industrial sector consumes about 54% of the world's total delivered energy – more than any other end-use sector. In the second installment of this two-part series, we dig a bit deeper into an actual industrial energy optimization project that Bosch has undertaken and the challenges that were faced in its implementation. Learn more: bosch...

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the industrial sector consumes about 54% of the world's total delivered energy – more than any other end-use sector. In the first instalment of this two-part series, we talk kilowatt-hours and cents with Bosch's Senior Architect Varadharajan Raman, as he describes how Bosch is bringing industrial energy consumption optimization solutions to...

Digitalization is a key buzzword in business circles these days and undoubtedly has far-reaching implications for all types of businesses. In the second installment of this two-part series, Sukant Acharya, VP of global sales and business head of IoT for GENPACT discusses in greater detail about the asset tracking and management use case and its applicability to companies in various industries. Lea...

Digitalization is a key buzzword in business circles these days and undoubtedly has far-reaching implications for businesses in numerous industries. In the first installment of this two-part series, Sukant Acharya, VP of global sales and business head of IoT for GENPACT, gives us an introduction into the company and how they have evolved to provide lean digital transformation solutions for clients...

The recent spate of cyberattacks including the Wannacry ransomware attack that crippled numerous institutions worldwide has put cybersecurity on the top of people's minds. WIBU-Systems is an industry leader in providing security solutions for the Industrial IoT. In the final installment of this three-part series, WIBU-systems' Oliver Winzenried performs a deep dive into some cybersecurity case stu...

The recent spate of cyberattacks including the Wannacry ransomware attack that crippled numerous institutions worldwide has put cybersecurity on the top of people's minds. WIBU-Systems is an industry leader in providing security solutions for the Industrial IoT. In the second installment of this three-part series, WIBU-systems' Oliver Winzenried elaborates on the use cases and market developments...

The recent spate of cyberattacks including the Wannacry ransomware attack that crippled numerous institutions worldwide has put cybersecurity on the top of people's minds. WIBU-Systems is an industry leader in providing security solutions for the Industrial IoT. In the first installment of this three-part series, WIBU-systems' Oliver Winzenried introduces WIBU and their technology.  Learn more: ww...

The China 2025 initiative has garnered support for innovation in China from the government and businesses alike. Kapil Kane joins us to discuss the challenges Intel faces when hiring and retaining talented engineers in China. As the director of Intel's innovation center, Kapil's unique position offers insights into how Intel is empowering employees and spurring innovation. Learn more on WeChat at...

Brinc is an IoT Hardware lifecycle that supports entrepreneurship by offering a comprehensive program tailored for hardware startups looking for the knowledge and support to create a successful company. Bay McLaughlin discusses how Brinc helps hardware founders establish early stage validation and traction with functional prototypes. Learn more: https://brinc.io/ OR via twitter @betabay

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) allows for the management and monitoring of factory floor processes. Peter explains how "iCubed4-MES" allows companies to start small when implementing a Smart Factory roadmap, and the benefits of MES-SaaS. Learn more: www.icubed4.com / OR Peter@icubed4.com.

IoT technologies enable a "physical-digital convergence" within manufacturing. JP Provecher discusses how PTC's ThingWorx platform enables the convergence through operational intelligence and real-time performance visibility. Learn more: http://www.ptc.com/ OR contact JP via LinkedIn.

A bottleneck within IIoT is the disparity between concept and application. OT and IT often have conflicting stances, and compliance regulations can be difficult to maneuver. XMPro's Pieter van Schalkwyk discusses Industrial Internet implementation within Oil and Gas. Learn more: http://xmpro.com/ OR pvs@xmpro.com

BlueCity has worked under the philosophy of "make an impact to the environment." Sam and Erik explore the benefits of data, security, and crowdsourced information.  BlueCity was founded on the concepts of collaborative computing. Learn more: http://www.bluecityllc.com/ OR saha@bluecityllc.com.

The Industrial Internet Consortium's (IIC) Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Testbed will be used real-time control and synchronization of high performance machines over a single, standard Ethernet network. Learn more about the IIC: http://www.iiconsortium.org/index.htm

New non-destructive technologies (NDT) and wireless sensors combined with cloud and mobile applications allows for real-time monitoring and analysis of concrete properties. Learn more about how Giatec uses IoT to transform the construction industry: http://www.giatecscientific.com/