Articles Tagged with ''Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)''

IIoT Tech on Assembly Lines

IIoT Tech on Assembly Lines

Manufacturers increasingly rely on mobile and stationary technologies to obtain worker- and machine- performance data that optimizes plant productivity
Jim Camillo
May 8, 2019
With wearable devices increasingly being used on the assembly line, it's definitely time to update the old expression that 'What you wear says a lot about you.' A more appropriate thing for manufacturers to now say about their assembly line workers is, 'What you wear tells us a lot about your productivity.'
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Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0

Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0

Just as lean manufacturing is about more than eliminating waste, Industry 4.0 is not merely a matter of connecting machines and products via the Internet.
John Sprovieri
May 1, 2019
By now, we've all heard the hype: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will fundamentally change manufacturing and offer a cornucopia of benefits, including increased efficiency, higher quality and more responsive supply chains.
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Industry 4.0 Is Well Underway

John Sprovieri
May 1, 2019
Data analytics, augmented reality, generative design, artificial intelligence, cobots, additive manufacturing and other technologies are already helping manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce downtime, lower prices, differentiate themselves in the marketplace, and improve service, delivery and quality.
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Industry 4.0 Maturity Index

Industry 4.0 Maturity Index

A new index provides companies with guidance for carrying out the transformation to Industry 4.0
Bertolt Gärtner
November 6, 2018
Businesses increasingly recognize the growth opportunities offered by digitalization and interconnectedness. These technologies are enabling new business models, efficient use of resources, and cost-effective production of highly customizable products. These developments are collectively referred to as "Industry 4.0."
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60 Years of ASSEMBLY

60 Years of ASSEMBLY

For six decades, ASSEMBLY has been the leading source of knowledge about tools and techniques for joining parts into finished products
John Sprovieri
October 5, 2018
ASSEMBLY was born in October 1958 with the name Assembly & Fastener Engineering. Although its name was later shortened to Assembly Engineering, and subsequently to ASSEMBLY, it was then, and is today, a magazine of ideas and methods.
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AcraDyne Gen IV Ace

What’s New With DC Electric Tools

DC electric fastening tools improve error proofing, quality control and flexibility
John Sprovieri
June 4, 2018
Error proofing, quality control and flexibility are essential on today's assembly lines. As a result, manufacturers are increasingly investing in DC electric fastening tools. These tools allow engineers to adjust tool speed to match various applications and control more aspects of the fastening process, including key parameters such as torque and angle.
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Harness Assemblers Benefit From IIoT

Harness Assemblers Benefit From IIoT

The Industrial Internet of Things improves data collection and traceability
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
January 12, 2018

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is more than just the latest manufacturing fad. It promises to transform the way that many types of products are designed, assembled and serviced.


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Translating Manufacturing Data for the IIoT

Translating Manufacturing Data for the IIoT

An MES gateway appliance translates, rather than transfers, production line data for secure and reliable exchange with IT databases.
Keary Donovan
January 9, 2018

Capturing and controlling reliable production line data is the great mystery underlying the fulfillment of the promise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Beyond storage solutions, the data that’s available on machines hasn’t been communicated correctly with business systems. Accepted solutions for data exchange create organizational conflicts and security issues that raise difficult barriers.


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