IT in Manufacturing


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Smarter buildings
June 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
The Energy Internet presents a futuristic evolution of electricity systems, and is conceptualised as an energy sharing network.

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Fully automated condition monitoring solution
June 2023, SKF South Africa
Manufacturers want to use simple and affordable wireless technology to monitor more equipment in their facilities. SKF Axios is a fully automated condition monitoring solution which fulfills this need.

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Data security during load shedding: what should you know?
June 2023
Everything is going fine, but then the power cuts out. No problem, your employees have laptops, and backup systems keep PCs running. But what about your data?

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Why AI is not going to change the world (too much)
June 2023
Large Language Models have come onto the scene and really shaken up the technology world over the last couple of months, and it is very clear that this technology unlocks a lot of exciting new possibilities.

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How to fortify your IT backbone for the edge
June 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
The great data migration is upon on us. Edge computing - distributed or on-premise - is experiencing an explosive growth period.

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Using innovative chatbot technology in TwinCAT engineering
June 2023, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff has developed the TwinCAT Chat Client for the TwinCAT XAE engineering environment. This makes it possible to conveniently use Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT from OpenAI, in the development of a TwinCAT project, for increased productivity in control programming.

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70 servo axes synchronised in real time
June 2023, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
A young and dynamic automation integrator based in northern Spain has developed a sophisticated and powerful production technology masterpiece. The core element is a revolutionary motion control system with a total of 67 servo axes synchronised by camming function.

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Practical advice for cybersecurity
June 2023, RJ Connect
As the OT/IT convergence trend continues to grow, almost every industrial organisation has started reinforcing its network security and taking cybersecurity precautions to protect its operations.

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Benchmarking IT in manufacturing
June 2023
It was quite a defining moment in my early days as an IT manager when a seasoned and outspoken business leader challenged me on both the high IT costs and underperformance of our plant.

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Digital twin technology – an integral part of your asset management
June 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
Digital twin technology is emerging as the unsung hero of facility maintenance and service, enabling organisations, their internal teams, and external partners to truly stay one step ahead of potential downtime and even catastrophic failure.

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ChatGPT prompts increase in AI investment
June 2023
In a recent Gartner poll of more than 2500 executive leaders, 45% reported that the publicity of ChatGPT has prompted them to increase artificial intelligence (AI) investments.

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Software enabling the world
June 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
It has been argued that software is consuming the world, however in recent times this could be modified to software is ‘enabling’ the world.

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Siemens and Microsoft harness generative artificial intelligence
June 2023, Siemens South Africa
Siemens and Microsoft are harnessing the collaborative power of generative artificial intelligence to help industrial companies drive innovation and efficiency across the design, engineering, manufacturing, and operational lifecycle of products.

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Data protection is about more than thwarting cyberattacks
June 2023
The fact that ransomware and cyberattacks have become increasingly prevalent is common knowledge. . Protecting data is essential, but managing it is equally important.

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OT, 4IR and cybercrime – the threats and solutions
May 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
The convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT in industrial environments offers numerous tangible benefits, and when 4IR technologies are added to the mix, the sky is the limit. However this has also opened operational systems to cyberattacks previously aimed at IT.

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Next generation autonomous driving systems
May 2023, Siemens South Africa
MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering approach to support its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems development, using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its comprehensive digital twin technology.

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From copper to cloud
May 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
In business, one of the most prevalent influences of 4IR is the move from copper to cloud. Moving data from stationary devices to the cloud provides immense value as companies now gain real-time insight into their equipment.

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Rise of the machines
June 2023
With the world in the midst of significant technological transformation, it is now more important than ever for manufacturers to integrate the new technology solutions and upskill employees to both increase outputs and create 21st century jobs.

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Security architectures for protection against cyberattacks
May 2023, RJ Connect
As the trend in OT/IT convergence continues to grow, almost every industrial organisation has started reinforcing its network security and taking cybersecurity precautions to protect its operations.

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Integrated digital engineering platform for Daimler
May 2023, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Digital Industries Software and Daimler Truck are collaborating to implement a state-of-the-art digital engineering platform, built using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services.

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