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The Pros and Cons of the Industrial Internet of Things
As a part of the greater Internet of Things, the industrial
version allows for significant strides in operational efficiencies. While IIoT
may present great opportunities in scalability, safety, and preventative
maintenance, it also comes with some potential issues in interoperability and
security.Interoperability between equipment protocols makes adoption
of Industrial IoT a hurdle for many companies. Converting legacy devices with
standardized, open-source technology can bridge different
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Feb 28th 2017
Use Your Words: Navigating the Terminology of IoT
IoT is an acronym for the Internet of Things. Maybe you know
that one already, but what about IoE (Internet of Everything), CPS (Cyber-Physical
Systems), WSN (Wireless Sensor Networks), AmI (Ambient Intelligence) or M2M
(machine to machine)? These slick abbreviations may sound proficient, but even
amongst those closest to development, some emerging IoT terminology only serves
to confuse.What most specialists agree on is this: All of these involve
connected devices that use smart technology
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Feb 22nd 2017
Questions in Automation
Automation is the application of technology to control a
manufacturing process. Automation consists in controlling actions by first
asking questions. For example, consider putting a label on a bottle. There will
be many steps. A short segment of the process might look like this:Question 1: Is a label in place?
Action: Print the label.
Question 2: Was the label printed?So the general sequence for any action is:
1. Can the
action happen?
2. Do the
action.
3. Confirm
the action, usual
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Feb 20th 2017
Collaborative Robot ROI Protects Against Future Recession
Investments in collaborative robot automation today will enable early adopting
companies to avoid setbacks during an economic downturn. At a time when every
purchase is scrutinized, a collaborative robot’s relatively low cost, lifespan,
flexibility and productivity justify the cash outlay.Calculating the ROI of a collaborative robot makes the
decision much easier, offering a trackable benchmark and appropriate
expectation. According to AutomationWorld,
one manufacturer purchased three col
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Feb 16th 2017
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