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The Confusing Future of the Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] ”[1] Jump forward a year-and-a-half and you find technology journalist Shraddha Goled asking, “Is it too soon to write an obituary for IoT?”[2]

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The Ubiquitous Internet of Things

Enterra Insights

One reason for this is the staggering growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The use of IoT continues to grow in many typical areas, from smart cities and connected offices, and, into a larger enterprise point of view, throughout manufacturing, transportation, and utility organizations. ”[1].

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Is It Too Late to Join Industry 4.0?

Enterra Insights

The MEM team pulled the rug from under their headline when they concluded, “Industrial automation and robotics are influencing the global economy. Industry 4.0 The staff at i-Scoop writes, “Industry 4.0 ”[2] They go on to note that nine technologies are generally considered essential to the Industry 4.0

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A Conversation with Don Teng

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, device & module solutions, healthcare, and social system solutions. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology. A Conversation with Don Teng.

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Industry 4.0 Success Depends on Cognitive Technologies

Enterra Insights

But before the pandemic, the industry had started trialing and deploying new solutions at a fairly slow, careful pace. Advanced robots that can recognize objects and handle tasks that previously required humans will promote the operation of factories and other facilities 24/7, in more locations and with little added cost. ”[2].

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Big Data, Analytics, and Industry 4.0

Enterra Insights

Despite years of discussion about the fourth industrial revolution (aka Industry 4.0), the revolution remains in its infancy. They write, “Industrial production was transformed by steam power in the nineteenth century, electricity in the early twentieth century, and automation in the 1970s.”[1] revolution. revolution.

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The smart factory Part 1: Digitization, digitalization and digital

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. To understand this question, we will need to understand what are the differences between digitization and digitalization?