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TWO THINGS THE IIOT CAN DO FOR YOU
The Industrial Internet of Things is the cornerstone of the Industry 4.0 transformation – but many manufacturers, due to cost, fear, lack of knowledge or
December 13, 2018
TWO THINGS THE IIOT CAN DO FOR YOU
The Industrial Internet of Things is the cornerstone of the Industry 4.0 transformation – but many manufacturers, due to cost, fear, lack of knowledge or
HMPS has launched its new Industry 4.0 solution, HMPSConnect, which was previously piloted at a number of Australian manufacturing sites. HMPSConnect will link HMPS equipment
SMART STEPS IN INDUSTRY 4.0 JOURNEY
Industry 4.0 is a facility-wide endeavour, but when it comes to implementing it on the production line, manufacturers often wonder where to begin. This is
Investing in Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a much more important prospect for manufacturers seeking to better integrate and
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
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
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.