WCM and IIOT: Achieving world class standards
WCM and IIOT: Achieving world class standards : Whilst ‘zero waste’ and ‘zero loss’ are aspirational targets for manufacturers large and small, some leading UK manufacturers are now reporting achieving these impressive standards using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies. Traditionally a manual approach, WCM requires buy-in from key decision makers and the persons responsible for […]
The Integration of Energy-Efficient and IIoT Capabilities
The chemicals industry in Europe is in the midst of a huge transformation with manufacturers looking to redefine their value proposition and explore new business models. Encouraged by the gradual recovery of oil prices, chemical manufacturers are increasing their demand for centrifugal and positive displacement (PD) pumps. Plus, the European Commission’s directive to industries to reduce energy consumption is creating a fertile […]
Smart Manufacturing Should Approach Short-Range Wireless Solutions Differently
ABI Research found that short-range wireless connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4, and (UWB) Ultra-Wide Band, among others, have a key role to play in enabling the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across a wide range of use cases ranging from real-time location systems (RTLS) and asset tracking to industrial wearables, condition-based monitoring, augmented […]
