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David Schultz
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FeatureA Solution Architect’s Guide to Driving Manufacturing Insights from AI
AI must have clear, consistent and standardized data models to consume and utilize data efficiently and correctly. The authors describe how to develop those models. -
FeatureIT/OT Convergence is More than Integrating Data
IT/OT convergence is as much about change management as it is connectivity - breaking down silos and deliberately creating cross-functional teams -
FeatureUnderstanding IIoT Application Programming Interfaces
Within the context of Industry 4.0, manufacturing systems connected using APIs could include a SCADA system connected directly to a CMMS for creating and managing work orders. This article originally appeared in the October 2021 issue of InTech magazine. -
FeatureHow to Implement Predictive Maintenance
The first step to implement predictive maintenance is to determine if PdM is the right strategy for an asset. -
FeatureApplication Programming Interfaces in IIoT
Read some examples of API usage in Smart Manufacturing and IIoT. -
FeatureOPC Unified Architecture and Message Queuing Telemetry Transport
OPC UA or MQTT, do they work together, or is one better than the other? -
FeatureWhat Is MQTT, and How Can Industrial Automation Companies Use It?
MQTT is considered to be a lightweight messaging protocol for sending small packets of information in limited bandwidth applications. -
FeatureLegacy Equipment and IIoT: Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
How do you upgrade legacy equipment to accommodate digital transformation strategies for Industry 4.0? -
Feature7 Drivers of Digital Transformation
What are the most important drivers of a successful digital transformation? -
FeatureWhat's the Difference Between Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
What's the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning in an industrial setting? -
FeatureWhat Is an HMI?
What do Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) look like in the age of Industry 4.0?