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Sam Russem

Sam Russem is the director of the smart manufacturing practice at Grantek Systems Integration and serves as the leader of the ISA SMIIoT Division’s Digital Twin and Simulation committee. Sam has been working in automation and smart manufacturing for over a decade. He focuses on the strategic and practical application of Industry 4.0 technologies for manufacturers.
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    What Is Data Analytics?

    Review the concept of data analytics, its various types, and its applications in the manufacturing and process industries.
    By: Sam Russem
    26 January, 2021 | 3 minutes
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    Why Does Industry 4.0 Depend on Data?

    Why does Industry 4.0 depend on data? This article explores how data connects manufacturing intelligence with the outside world.
    By: Sam Russem
    08 December, 2020 | 2 minutes
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