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AUSPACK shows how connectivity unlocks value
Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is changing the game fast – not only for manufacturers, but the entire supply chain. Connecting
December 13, 2018
AUSPACK shows how connectivity unlocks value
Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is changing the game fast – not only for manufacturers, but the entire supply chain. Connecting
Nord Drivesystems joins Open IIoT Panel
Nord Drivesystems has joined SMC Pneumatics, Beckhoff Automation, Balluff and ZI-Argus in an expert panel that will address the complexities of Industry 4.0 and Industrial
Gain instant visibility with RFID and barcode technology Competition in today’s market has become fiercer than ever. Getting the product to market faster while preserving
IIoT Creates Opportunities for the Industrial Cybersecurity Industry
Customer needs require scalable, flexible cybersecurity solutions, finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — High penetration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
DuluxGroup required end-to-end automation at their new Greenfield site in Melbourne—the latest in world-class paint-making technology. After the Brisbane floods in 2011, DuluxGroup decided to
How do we skill a workforce for Industry 4.0?
It’s now well established that industry is in the midst of a new Industrial Revolution otherwise known as ‘Industry 4.0’. What’s less clear is the
IoT in agriculture, from oysters to apples
The global population is growing fast and by 2050 it is expected to exceed nine billion. The agriculture industry needs to produce more food to
IIoT technologies are becoming more ‘real’
The industry is abuzz with the promise of unlocking further opportunity and great value. The adoption rate of these technologies has been considered not rapid.
Deloitte and GE’s recent report reveals a significant finding around innovation and ROI.
While productivity improvement and operational goals are the main drivers when it comes to transformation initiatives, innovation in itself can power ROI.
Deloitte surveyed C-suite and non-C-suite executives across seven key industries: aerospace & defence, chemicals & specialty materials, industrial manufacturing, automotive, power & utilities, oil & gas, and metals & mining.
They found “high ROI is almost as likely to result from investments in innovation as from investments in productivity.” The key takeaway is not to reserve digital technology for improving processes. Using it to drive innovation offers strong prospects for growth. Read the Innovation Paradox section of the report here
Open IIoT is an Industry 4.0 collaboration of some of Australia’s most prominent automation brands – SMC Corporation, Beckhoff Automation, NORD Drivesystems, Balluff and Argus. In 2018 our members formed a cohort to deliver valuable, efficient and easy-to-understand information on IIoT and Industry 4.0.
