Why this matters now One of the most persistent challenges in manufacturing today is managing cybersecurity risk across legacy automation infrastructure. Many organizations continue to rely on supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems that were deployed...
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Hybridgenerierung mit integrierter Steuerung meistern
Die moderne Gesellschaft steht vor zwei komplexen Herausforderungen, die sich parallel entwickeln. Einerseits schreitet die Elektrifizierung weltweit in atemberaubendem Tempo voran. KI, Unterhaltungselektronik, Elektrofahrzeuge und vieles mehr haben den...
Der Fahrplan für die Umstellung auf erneuerbare Energien bei Hyperscale-Rechenzentren
Es mangelt heutzutage nicht an Beiträgen, die sich mit dem rasanten Aufstieg der künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) befassen, sowohl weltweit als auch in der industriellen Fertigung. KI ist spannend und wird in den kommenden Jahren zweifellos einen Paradigmenwechsel in den...
La hoja de ruta hacia la energía renovable para centros de datos a hiperescala
Hoy en día no faltan contenidos que tratan sobre el rápido auge de la inteligencia artificial (IA), tanto a nivel mundial como en el sector de la fabricación industrial. La IA es apasionante y, sin duda, provocará un cambio de paradigma en la toma de decisiones, la...
Dominar la generación híbrida con control integrado
La sociedad moderna se enfrenta a dos retos complejos que surgen en paralelo. Por un lado, la electrificación en todo el mundo se está expandiendo a un ritmo vertiginoso. La IA, los dispositivos electrónicos personales, los vehículos eléctricos y otros factores han...
The Industrial Edge Is Critical for Cybersecurity in the CRA Era
TL;DR CRA introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements for connected systems. Direct OT-to-internet connectivity creates unacceptable risk. Industrial edge software provides a secure buffer layer. Protocol translation enables IT/OT interoperability. Secure edge...
How Automation Helps Life Sciences Manufacturers Deliver Faster, Safer Therapies
Why this matters now The last few decades of biopharmaceutical research have seen an explosion in new therapies, many of which treat illnesses once thought impossible to manage. As innovation continues at an unprecedented pace, life sciences manufacturers are under...
AI Orchestration Is Shaping the Future of Process Manufacturing
Why this matters now Artificial intelligence is evolving at a rapid pace, transforming how organizations across industries access and leverage data. However, in operational technology (OT) environments, this evolution must be carefully managed to maintain safety,...
How Industrial AI and Edge Intelligence Enable Smarter, Faster Operations
Why this matters now Retirements, skill gaps, sustainability mandates, and global competition are reshaping modern manufacturing. While many of these challenges were anticipated years ago, early digital transformation efforts often left teams with more data—but not...
How OPC UA and MQTT Are Preparing Industrial Data for AI
Why this matters now We all know data is king. The entire purpose of the digital transformation initiatives of the last decade or two were laser focused on getting critical data out of the field and into the hands of personnel and systems that could make use of it....
From Automation Islands to Connected Plants: A Practical Path for Life Sciences Manufacturers
As explored in his recent interview in Pharmaceutical Processing World, Emerson’s Bruce Greenwald—drawing on decades of experience—explains that life sciences manufacturers are moving beyond isolated systems toward connected plants to achieve operational excellence...
How Edge Platforms Are Bridging the IT/OT Gap for AI-Enabled Operations
Why this matters now The days of automation systems being completely isolated from the outside world are long gone. While some assets may remain air-gapped, most critical OT systems increasingly require connectivity to external systems to remain competitive. The rise...
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