IT in Manufacturing


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Interconnectivity unlocks value chain efficiencies
August 2017
IoT platform enables information flow between silos of operation at local meat producer.

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Not enough is being done around industrial cybersecurity
August 2017
From energy plants to airports, and mines to the manufacturing shop floor, companies are realising that the IIoT, (Industrial Internet of Things) presents an enormous potential for better efficiencies ...

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IoT strategy powered by Kepware reduces human error at Teel Plastics
August 2017
For more than six decades, Teel Plastics has specialised in custom extruded plastic tubing and profiles. With highly-skilled employees and unique extrusion manufacturing techniques, Teel has earned a ...

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EcoStruxure makes industry simpler and more profitable
August 2017, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has announced a significant step forward in its ability to help its industrial customers remove complexity, leverage open technology and experience new levels of value and efficiency ...

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Allen-Bradley Stratix 2500 lightly managed switch
August 2017, Rockwell Automation
Manufacturers that use unmanaged network switches but struggle with downtime or security concerns now have an alternative to using managed switches. The Allen-Bradley Stratix 2500 lightly managed switch ...

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Solid Edge software assists local bike manufacturer
August 2017, Siemens South Africa
South African company Pyga Industries develops and manufactures high-performance bicycles that are great fun to ride yet competitive on the racetrack. The bikes from Pyga are up among the best in terms ...

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Integrating the IIoT
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017, Schneider Electric South Africa
How system integrators must deliver on the promise of the connected enterprise.

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Opportunities and strategies for integrating OT and IT with the PI System
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017
This paper explores the challenges, benefits and how the modern PI System can support OT-IT convergence strategies. Successful execution will uncover latent value of existing industrial sensor-based data ...

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If there is no significant business benefit IIoT projects are not going to happen
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017, Adroit Technologies
M2M, IIoT and Industrie 4.0 have been buzzwords in the industry for the last few years, and yet there does not seem to be a significant uptake of large scale projects that deliver on the promises of ...

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Digital disruption is challenging the status quo
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017
Demystifying common digital transformation myths.

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In IIoT, Physical Systems Intelligence is the key to delivering ROI
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017
New technology can certainly be wonderful, but it’s most critical to have a deep understanding of one’s industry. The past two decades have seen a significant investment in sensors and analytics, made ...

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KITE 2017 for industrial technology solutions
July 2017
With a history spanning over 36 years, the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) has been a launchpad for best practice technologies over the years. This year’s event to be held at the ...

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Pharmacy automation with PC-based control technology
July 2017, Beckhoff Automation
Finnish company NewIcon specialises in automation solutions for pharmacies. The robot-assisted Mega-Fixu storage and retrieval system automates medicine supply and is deployed mostly in hospital pharmacies. ...

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Emerson upgrades manufacturing software
July 2017, Emerson Automation Solutions
Enhancements to Syncade MES Workflow v4.9 application provide operators with an action-oriented, efficient, and secure environment for faster and more precise manufacturing recipe execution. Emerson ...

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Easily automating engineering
July 2017, EPLAN Software
EPLAN Cogineer, an innovative new development that automatically generates schematics, celebrated its premiere at Hanover this year. “We’ve developed a solution that is easy to use and yet very innovative ...

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Honeywell takes operator training to the cloud
July 2017
UniSim eLearn brings operator training simulation direct to the desktop connecting trainees to smarter, faster learning.

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Predictive analytics reduce downtime
July 2017, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has combined professional services, powerful machine-learning algorithms and predictive analytics software to offer predictive and prescriptive maintenance. With these new capabilities, ...

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Emerson expands reservoir software
July 2017, Emerson Automation Solutions
Roxar Tempest 8.0 provides risk mitigation, increased field productivity and expanded integration from geosciences to production.

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Energy costs eating into bottom line? Add IoT
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017
Double digit increases in the cost of electricity since 2006 have eaten into corporate and industry profitability and was listed by Business Times as a contributing factor in the decline in business ...

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Securing IIoT systems to mitigate cyber attacks
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things 2017
Cyber attacks against critical network infrastructure can have severe consequences ranging from operational shutdowns, to damaged equipment, financial loss, and even theft of confidential information. ...

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