Digital signage uses IoT, information technology and smart devices (such as monitors) to make production more efficient and to automate communication within the plant. From displaying alarms to prevent malfunctions to product recognition, this innovative technology has enormous potential in Industry 4.0.
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The increasing digitization of processes in Industry 4.0 poses new challenges in terms of industrial cybersecurity for control systems. Here are some of the most effective solutions to prevent the risk of cyber attacks and ensure the security of SCADA, PLC and HMI.
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Industry 4.0 promotes the integration of smart technologies and production systems. Among these, additive manufacturing plays an essential role in meeting some of the most essential requirements of the fourth industrial revolution. Let’s delve into the role of additive manufacturing is in Industry 4.0 and explain how it can respond to different challenges of the future of production.
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The States General of the economy have concluded after a week of meetings focusing on the relaunching Italy’s economy post-coronavirus. Factory 4.0 Plus is a plan of investments on the frontier technologies of Industry 4.0.
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For over 30 years, SCADA/HMI applications have been playing a key role in manufacturing. But what challenges will this technology face in the future of Industry 4.0? Let’s take a look at the main features and requirements of future SCADA/HMI solutions.
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As increasingly more devices are connected to industrial networks, the need for systems to transfer data in real-time grows. Hence the creation of EtherCAT, the high performance industrial communication protocol. Thanks to its features, using EtherCAT as an industrial Ethernet network offers companies several advantages: from speed to cost cutting.
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Which digital technologies will support phase 2 of the coronavirus emergency? During quarantine, digitization and artificial intelligence have been at the forefront. From diagnosis to smart working and even testing possible treatments.
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From product to service, from buyer to user. Servitization in manufacturing transforms the relationship between company and client to create greater value, competitive advantage and new opportunities.
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Machine learning is one of the biggest challenges in Industry 4.0. Systems that can go beyond executing simple instructions and are capable of learning, processing and evaluating is the key to accessing the full potential of digitization and the smart factory.
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The presence of cobots in the Food & Beverage sector continues to grow, with new uses, solutions and opportunities. Easy to integrate into food production lines, collaborative robots can optimize human work in various aspects, thus ensuring greater competitiveness for companies.
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