Smart manufacturing—the use of digital technologies and connected data systems to drive more efficient, higher-quality production—is no longer a future ambition.
As part of our special focus this summer, which has included not one but two episodes of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Smart Industry offers this special e-handbook...
With IIoT this month we branch out into related concepts connected to the hot-button topic, which covers a network of intelligent, connected sensors, instruments, and machines...
Removable media keeps OT systems running, but nation-state actors and APT groups have made the USB handoff one of their most reliable entry points. This guide explains why removable...
Every digital file in a connected manufacturing environment presents a potential entry point for advanced cyberthreats. This e-book explores why traditional defenses fall short...
AI can seemingly do a whole lot of jobs, at least that's what proponents keep saying. But where does the hype stop and reality begin? Digital transformation and industrial IoT...
There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to cybersecurity in manufacturing—and Smart Industry’s coverage of the topic lately has focused on AI and the heavy data...
How AI-powered machine vision simplifies quality control and robot vision applications. Learn how deep learning and SICK Nova enable faster commissioning and scalable inspection...
Stop chasing yesterday's efficiency. Discover how “adaptive manufacturing” empowers you to digitize, become agile, brace for disruption, scale with precision, and develop future...
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered factory optimization has emerged as a key performance enabler across multiple sectors, from semiconductor fabrication and smartphone manufacturing...
Managed service providers with expertise in compliance don’t just guide clients through compliance—they earn the certifications themselves. From SOC 2 Type II to ISO 42001, see...
Discover how leading manufacturers defend against ransomware, malware, and supply chain attacks — without sacrificing uptime. Learn real-world strategies to secure your IT and...
Networked equipment. Sensors feeding data to a multitude of computers, through AI, to help run modern manufacturing plants and keep them operating, predicting downtime and maintaining...
Manufacturers are reimagining data collection as real-time visibility becomes essential in industrial operations. IO-Link sensors provide a cost-effective solution, cutting hardware...
The modern edge—as in edge computing—is not just a buzzword but an architecture with “untapped potential that will fundamentally redefine” industrial automation...
Cybersecurity continues to be a top issue as the infusion of AI in and the digital transformation of manufacturing operations continues to expose the security shortcomings of ...
Customer experience isn’t just about satisfaction anymore—it’s about survival. As expectations skyrocket and channels multiply, even the best intentions fall short without a connected...
Discover how high energy lithium batteries with a low self-discharge rate can extend life of remote wireless devices. Explore how the passivation effect can be harnessed to reduce...
Learn ways to reduce the size and cost of a remote wireless device using smaller or fewer batteries. Product miniaturization can be especially important for battery-powered devices...
Learn how remote wireless devices can operate up to 40 years with bobbin-type lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl₂) batteries. These energetic cells also generate high pulses for...
This Smart Industry e-book explores IIoT, or networked equipment that is linked through sensors to the multitude of computers that help run modern manufacturing plants. In the...
