Powerful microprocessors can now embed intelligence at the device level, enabling smart devices to selectively push useful real-time data from the factory floor to power decision-making applications throughout the manufacturing enterprise. This represents a shift from earlier SPC systems that captured large amounts of non-targeted data with little immediate usefulness. Embedded intelligence will facilitate collaborative e-manufacturing by connecting internal plant operations and external automated systems via the internet.
Quareo know your network intro presentation v2 1Bill Miller
This document introduces Quareo, a new network technology that provides real-time visibility and management of the physical network layer. Quareo uses Connection Point Identification (CPID) chips in network connectors to accurately map physical network connections. This enables network managers to see and control the physical infrastructure for improved security and troubleshooting. Key benefits include reduced costs, improved network availability, and compliance with regulations.
Ericsson Technology Review: Creating the next-generation edge-cloud ecosystemEricsson
The surge in data volume that will come from the massive number of devices enabled by 5G has made edge computing more important than ever before. Beyond its abilities to reduce network traffic and improve user experience, edge computing will also play a critical role in enabling use cases for ultra-reliable low-latency communication in industrial manufacturing and a variety of other sectors.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explores the topic of how to deliver distributed edge computing solutions that can host different kinds of platforms and applications and provide a high level of flexibility for application developers. Rather than building a new application ecosystem and platform, we strongly recommend reusing industrialized and proven capabilities, utilizing the momentum created with Cloud Native Computing Foundation, and ensuring backward compatibility.
The document discusses the need for sustainable manufacturing to address climate change and resource constraints. It notes that climate-related risks are increasing, markets are demanding more sustainability, and large-scale changes are needed across business operations, supply chains and engineering. The document outlines strategies for sustainable manufacturing, including improving efficiency, carbon capture and storage, renewable energy sources, and biostorage options. It argues that sustainability must be integrated across enterprise operations to meet changing market pressures and address daily operational challenges faced by manufacturers.
From cost center to strategic weapon a new perspective on logisticsARC Advisory Group
The document summarizes insights from a think tank session at a logistics conference attended by 350 senior executives. Key findings include: 1) Many companies still view logistics as a cost center rather than strategic; 2) There is poor collaboration between logistics and other functions like sales; and 3) Hiring and retaining talented people is critical for logistics success. Common challenges discussed were managing costs, standardizing processes after mergers, and changing perceptions of logistics within companies.
The document discusses how activity-based costing (ABC) analysis can be used to determine customer profitability in distribution-centric supply chains. It explains that ABC analytic engines capture order-related costs to allocate them by customer, product, and territory based on fulfillment activities. The output from these engines should be used for pricing spot buys and negotiating long-term contracts, as well as informing customer service representatives. Cross-functional involvement is important for implementation and ongoing customer classification.
The document discusses supply chain process management (SCPM) solutions. It defines SCPM as real-time decision support software that provides extended supply chain visibility, alerts, workflow rules, and process control across business functions and partners. The key value propositions of SCPM include enabling faster, more responsive supply chains through automated alerts; improving order fulfillment metrics; and reducing costs through proactive event handling, fewer returns/substitutions, and automated processes. SCPM solutions provide visibility, alerts, and rules to help companies improve supply chain performance and reduce costs.
Energy management and optimization systems providing documented savings and roiARC Advisory Group
UPM-Kymmene, a major forest products company, implemented an energy management and optimization system from ABB to lower energy costs across its 100 production facilities in 14 countries. The system optimized electricity purchasing and load allocation, forecasting demand and reacting quickly to market changes. This allowed UPM-Kymmene to save millions of euros annually through reduced supply costs, increased electricity sales revenue, better load planning, and lower labor costs. The system paid for itself within a few months, demonstrating the strong return on investment potential of such systems for manufacturers.
The document summarizes ARC's view of how wireless technologies can be segmented and applied in discrete and process manufacturing. It breaks down the markets and applications of wireless LANs and wireless sensing in both discrete and process manufacturing. For wireless LANs, it provides market sizes, growth rates, maturity levels, current/emerging business drivers, emerging technologies, and challenges for each type of manufacturing. It does the same for wireless sensing applications in process manufacturing. It also briefly discusses emerging opportunities and challenges for wireless sensing in discrete manufacturing.
Quareo know your network intro presentation v2 1Bill Miller
This document introduces Quareo, a new network technology that provides real-time visibility and management of the physical network layer. Quareo uses Connection Point Identification (CPID) chips in network connectors to accurately map physical network connections. This enables network managers to see and control the physical infrastructure for improved security and troubleshooting. Key benefits include reduced costs, improved network availability, and compliance with regulations.
Ericsson Technology Review: Creating the next-generation edge-cloud ecosystemEricsson
The surge in data volume that will come from the massive number of devices enabled by 5G has made edge computing more important than ever before. Beyond its abilities to reduce network traffic and improve user experience, edge computing will also play a critical role in enabling use cases for ultra-reliable low-latency communication in industrial manufacturing and a variety of other sectors.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explores the topic of how to deliver distributed edge computing solutions that can host different kinds of platforms and applications and provide a high level of flexibility for application developers. Rather than building a new application ecosystem and platform, we strongly recommend reusing industrialized and proven capabilities, utilizing the momentum created with Cloud Native Computing Foundation, and ensuring backward compatibility.
The document discusses the need for sustainable manufacturing to address climate change and resource constraints. It notes that climate-related risks are increasing, markets are demanding more sustainability, and large-scale changes are needed across business operations, supply chains and engineering. The document outlines strategies for sustainable manufacturing, including improving efficiency, carbon capture and storage, renewable energy sources, and biostorage options. It argues that sustainability must be integrated across enterprise operations to meet changing market pressures and address daily operational challenges faced by manufacturers.
From cost center to strategic weapon a new perspective on logisticsARC Advisory Group
The document summarizes insights from a think tank session at a logistics conference attended by 350 senior executives. Key findings include: 1) Many companies still view logistics as a cost center rather than strategic; 2) There is poor collaboration between logistics and other functions like sales; and 3) Hiring and retaining talented people is critical for logistics success. Common challenges discussed were managing costs, standardizing processes after mergers, and changing perceptions of logistics within companies.
The document discusses how activity-based costing (ABC) analysis can be used to determine customer profitability in distribution-centric supply chains. It explains that ABC analytic engines capture order-related costs to allocate them by customer, product, and territory based on fulfillment activities. The output from these engines should be used for pricing spot buys and negotiating long-term contracts, as well as informing customer service representatives. Cross-functional involvement is important for implementation and ongoing customer classification.
The document discusses supply chain process management (SCPM) solutions. It defines SCPM as real-time decision support software that provides extended supply chain visibility, alerts, workflow rules, and process control across business functions and partners. The key value propositions of SCPM include enabling faster, more responsive supply chains through automated alerts; improving order fulfillment metrics; and reducing costs through proactive event handling, fewer returns/substitutions, and automated processes. SCPM solutions provide visibility, alerts, and rules to help companies improve supply chain performance and reduce costs.
Energy management and optimization systems providing documented savings and roiARC Advisory Group
UPM-Kymmene, a major forest products company, implemented an energy management and optimization system from ABB to lower energy costs across its 100 production facilities in 14 countries. The system optimized electricity purchasing and load allocation, forecasting demand and reacting quickly to market changes. This allowed UPM-Kymmene to save millions of euros annually through reduced supply costs, increased electricity sales revenue, better load planning, and lower labor costs. The system paid for itself within a few months, demonstrating the strong return on investment potential of such systems for manufacturers.
The document summarizes ARC's view of how wireless technologies can be segmented and applied in discrete and process manufacturing. It breaks down the markets and applications of wireless LANs and wireless sensing in both discrete and process manufacturing. For wireless LANs, it provides market sizes, growth rates, maturity levels, current/emerging business drivers, emerging technologies, and challenges for each type of manufacturing. It does the same for wireless sensing applications in process manufacturing. It also briefly discusses emerging opportunities and challenges for wireless sensing in discrete manufacturing.
The importance of architecture in collaborative logistics networksARC Advisory Group
The document discusses the importance of architecture in collaborative logistics networks. Traditional client/server applications are not well-suited for collaboration between companies. Web-native applications that can easily integrate trading partners, scale to handle high transaction volumes, and centralize data are better architectures for collaborative networks. The document also highlights Elogex as a provider that has developed an architecture incorporating these attributes.
The Environment for Manufacturing and Automation in 2009 and BeyondARC Advisory Group
This document discusses the environment for manufacturing and automation in 2009 and beyond. It summarizes the current global recession and its impact on manufacturing. Recent purchasing manager indices show manufacturing contracting significantly around the world. Industrial production and capacity utilization are down. The document also discusses consolidation trends in different industries and the challenges of an aging workforce. While 2009 will be a difficult year, the document argues that continued investment in key areas like infrastructure, energy efficiency and innovation will be important to drive future growth.
Andy chatha - arc advisory group - rethinking it and automation solutionsARC Advisory Group
The document discusses rethinking approaches to IT, automation, and operations management to achieve performance breakthroughs. It suggests adopting easy collaboration tools and automation solutions, creating a collaborative culture, and benchmarking for continuous improvement. Standardizing processes across plants and outsourcing non-core operations are also presented as strategies to gain agility and collaboration, enabling better performance.
Adaptation the key to business performance with manufacturing it vde leeuwARC Advisory Group
The document discusses how adaptation is key to business performance with manufacturing IT. It notes that long-living companies are good at adaptation, adapting strategies to business performance and capabilities, and vice versa. A successful company adapts its manufacturing to the enterprise, clients, and markets, and adapts products to manufacturing and market demands, while also adapting markets by creating new demands. All levels of the company aim to fulfill goals through two-way adaptation.
The document discusses the impact of increased security measures on global trade following the September 11th attacks. It summarizes that companies with distributed supply chains experienced disruptions from border delays and issues transporting goods. Additionally, new security requirements have increased costs for transportation providers and complexity for managing international trade. The document recommends companies improve supply chain visibility, strengthen relationships with logistics partners, and invest in technologies to facilitate security compliance and process management.
1) The document discusses best practices for assembly operations, including emerging technologies and strategies.
2) Key areas discussed include improving cost, quality, flexibility and using technology like intelligent safety devices, adaptive controls, and digital manufacturing tools.
3) The document presents research findings on current and desired assembly practices in areas like worker roles, training methods, physical process structure, automation levels, and information access.
Sustainable Operations through Better Asset Lifecycle ManagementARC Advisory Group
This document discusses how asset lifecycle management (ALM) strategies can help organizations achieve sustainability goals. It defines sustainability from environmental, business, and holistic perspectives. A sustainable manufacturing operation has the right assets, practices, and programs to optimize performance across the asset lifecycle. ALM excellence in design, operation, and maintenance maximizes asset performance. The document recommends considering ALM as the foundation for sustainability programs and learning more about effective ALM strategies through ARC Advisory Group's research.
Combined Fluid Power and Mechatronic Technology Optimizes SolutionsARC Advisory Group
Combined Fluid Power and Mechatronic Technology Optimizes Solutions
Current electro-hydraulic actuation products employ technologies that
provide greater functionalities and practically eliminate many drawbacks of
hydraulics. Additionally, some new electro-hydraulic actuators on the
market today come as a highly integrated unit
with advanced electronic control and plug and
play design for modern distributed architecture.
These advancements in electro-hydraulics technology
create opportunities for users to optimize
their investments in automation solutions by selectively
using both electric and electro-hydraulic
actuation.
This document discusses reducing costs through integrated power and automation. It notes that while oil prices have declined, power prices have increased and will continue to do so. Industry is a major consumer of total energy and power. Integrating power management with automation systems can provide significant energy savings opportunities of up to 10% of total power consumption. Technologies like IEC 61850 enable tighter integration between automation and power systems. Intelligent motor control centers and variable speed drives also provide opportunities to reduce energy use. Integration allows for improved visibility, optimization, and knowledge management to further reduce costs.
Business continuity and recovery planning for manufacturingARC Advisory Group
The document discusses the importance of business continuity and recovery planning (BCRP) for manufacturers. It outlines a systematic approach to developing a BCRP, including conducting a business impact analysis to identify critical operations, developing recovery strategies and procedures, and making recommendations to balance investment costs with protection needs. The key objectives of a BCRP are to minimize downtime and losses from a disaster through preparedness and planning.
The document discusses the need for sustainable manufacturing to address climate change and resource constraints. It notes that climate-related risks are increasing, markets are demanding more sustainability, and large-scale changes are needed across business operations, supply chains and engineering. The document outlines strategies that manufacturers can adopt from an enterprise-wide perspective to implement sustainable practices, including improving energy and material efficiency, reducing waste, and investing in renewable resources.
21 Innovative IoT Products To Watch at Hannover Messe 2017Kudzai Manditereza
This document summarizes 21 innovative IoT products being showcased at Hannover Messe 2017. FogHorn's edge intelligence software enables big data processing at on-site locations for industrial uses. BAUDIS offers a predictive maintenance system using decentralized sensors to detect failures. Cronetwork supports business intelligence integration and analysis of manufacturing data. ICONICS IoTWorX software runs on IoT devices to securely connect devices to the Microsoft Azure IoT platform.
IoT based Industrial Gateway (IoT-SDK) built around Sitara™ AM437x processors...Mistral Solutions
Internet of Things (IoT) is a lot more than just connected devices and seamless communication. The emerging IoT is having a sweeping effect on the way goods are produced, triggering another industrial revolution – Industry 4.0.
The document discusses using an IoT gateway and software platform to integrate an intelligent factory. It describes how the gateway can connect heterogeneous machines and systems using various protocols and convert the data into a standard format for IoT communication. The software provides tools to establish logical control flows between systems so they can work synergistically. This allows for centralized monitoring and management of the entire intelligent factory from data collection and analytics to remote control capabilities.
This document discusses a security system project that uses fingerprint and keypad authentication to allow authorized individuals access. The system is programmed using an embedded microcontroller and C language. When a person places their finger on the reader, the system will check if they are authorized and prompt for a pin entry via keypad or mobile. If authorized, a message is sent to their mobile via GSM technology. The system aims to provide low-cost, automated security access for applications like ATMs.
Industrial IoT and the emergence of Edge Computing Navigating the Technologic...Roberto Siagri
Industrial IoT and the emergence of Edge Computing
In 3 sentences:
Roberto Siagri discusses the trends of industrial IoT, edge computing, and increasing data volumes. Siagri outlines Eurotech's experience in embedded systems and vision for addressing the growing software complexity challenges through their edge computing solutions. Their approach focuses on distributed, containerized architectures to enable industrial IoT applications at the edge.
Netronome invented the flexible network flow processor and hardware-accelerated server-based networking. Learn more from Netronome's Corporate Brochure.
Open Source Edge Computing Platforms - OverviewKrishna-Kumar
IEEE 11th International Conference - COMSNETS 2019 - Last MilesTalk - Jan 2019. This talk is for Beginner or intermediate levels only. Kubernetes and related edge platforms are discussed.
This document discusses wireless accessibility for industrial process control and monitoring. It provides an overview of the evolution from wired control systems to current wireless solutions. Specifically, it describes how cable replacement using wireless technologies can eliminate wiring while maintaining functionality. It also discusses different wireless standards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee and their applications in industrial control. Some successful real-world examples of cable replacement are also mentioned.
Opto 22 design new products for the long term, with features you’ll need tomorrow and concern for what you’re using today.
Opto 22 manufactures reliable industrial controllers, I/O, and software for automation, remote monitoring, data acquisition, and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.
Opto 22 manufactures reliable industrial controllers and I/O for automation and IIoT applications.
S V Controls is proud to say that we are among the top suppliers for the worlds largest vaccine manufacturing company. We supply them our recorders, controllers and thyristors.
Value Journal, a monthly news journal from Redington Value Distribution, intends to update the channel on the latest vendor news and Redington Value’s Channel Initiatives.
Key stories from the March Edition:
•Oracle Expands Hybrid Cloud Portfolio with Roving Edge Infrastructure
•Huawei Unveils New Solutions to Stimulate Growth in the Digital Economy
•Fortinet Delivers Major Updates to FortiOS Operating System
•Cisco Completes Acquisition of IMImobile
•Palo Alto Networks Launches NextWave 3.0
•Cambium Networks Unveils Gigabit Outdoor Point to Point Solution
•Check Point Software Launches Unified Security Solution Harmony
•Citrix Tackles Employee Well-Being
•CrowdStrike Delivers Advanced Threat Protection for Cloud and Container Workloads
•Kaspersky: DDoS Attacks in Q4 2020 Dropped by a Third Compared to Q3
•Nutanix Extends Ransomware Protections to Help Secure Customers’ IT Environments
•New Veeam Backup & Replication v11 Now Available
•VMware Refreshes vRealize Cloud Management
•Veritas Introduces NetBackup 9
•Ivanti Wavelink Expands Velocity Platform
•CyberArk Delivers New Identity Security Offerings to Drive Customer Success
The importance of architecture in collaborative logistics networksARC Advisory Group
The document discusses the importance of architecture in collaborative logistics networks. Traditional client/server applications are not well-suited for collaboration between companies. Web-native applications that can easily integrate trading partners, scale to handle high transaction volumes, and centralize data are better architectures for collaborative networks. The document also highlights Elogex as a provider that has developed an architecture incorporating these attributes.
The Environment for Manufacturing and Automation in 2009 and BeyondARC Advisory Group
This document discusses the environment for manufacturing and automation in 2009 and beyond. It summarizes the current global recession and its impact on manufacturing. Recent purchasing manager indices show manufacturing contracting significantly around the world. Industrial production and capacity utilization are down. The document also discusses consolidation trends in different industries and the challenges of an aging workforce. While 2009 will be a difficult year, the document argues that continued investment in key areas like infrastructure, energy efficiency and innovation will be important to drive future growth.
Andy chatha - arc advisory group - rethinking it and automation solutionsARC Advisory Group
The document discusses rethinking approaches to IT, automation, and operations management to achieve performance breakthroughs. It suggests adopting easy collaboration tools and automation solutions, creating a collaborative culture, and benchmarking for continuous improvement. Standardizing processes across plants and outsourcing non-core operations are also presented as strategies to gain agility and collaboration, enabling better performance.
Adaptation the key to business performance with manufacturing it vde leeuwARC Advisory Group
The document discusses how adaptation is key to business performance with manufacturing IT. It notes that long-living companies are good at adaptation, adapting strategies to business performance and capabilities, and vice versa. A successful company adapts its manufacturing to the enterprise, clients, and markets, and adapts products to manufacturing and market demands, while also adapting markets by creating new demands. All levels of the company aim to fulfill goals through two-way adaptation.
The document discusses the impact of increased security measures on global trade following the September 11th attacks. It summarizes that companies with distributed supply chains experienced disruptions from border delays and issues transporting goods. Additionally, new security requirements have increased costs for transportation providers and complexity for managing international trade. The document recommends companies improve supply chain visibility, strengthen relationships with logistics partners, and invest in technologies to facilitate security compliance and process management.
1) The document discusses best practices for assembly operations, including emerging technologies and strategies.
2) Key areas discussed include improving cost, quality, flexibility and using technology like intelligent safety devices, adaptive controls, and digital manufacturing tools.
3) The document presents research findings on current and desired assembly practices in areas like worker roles, training methods, physical process structure, automation levels, and information access.
Sustainable Operations through Better Asset Lifecycle ManagementARC Advisory Group
This document discusses how asset lifecycle management (ALM) strategies can help organizations achieve sustainability goals. It defines sustainability from environmental, business, and holistic perspectives. A sustainable manufacturing operation has the right assets, practices, and programs to optimize performance across the asset lifecycle. ALM excellence in design, operation, and maintenance maximizes asset performance. The document recommends considering ALM as the foundation for sustainability programs and learning more about effective ALM strategies through ARC Advisory Group's research.
Combined Fluid Power and Mechatronic Technology Optimizes SolutionsARC Advisory Group
Combined Fluid Power and Mechatronic Technology Optimizes Solutions
Current electro-hydraulic actuation products employ technologies that
provide greater functionalities and practically eliminate many drawbacks of
hydraulics. Additionally, some new electro-hydraulic actuators on the
market today come as a highly integrated unit
with advanced electronic control and plug and
play design for modern distributed architecture.
These advancements in electro-hydraulics technology
create opportunities for users to optimize
their investments in automation solutions by selectively
using both electric and electro-hydraulic
actuation.
This document discusses reducing costs through integrated power and automation. It notes that while oil prices have declined, power prices have increased and will continue to do so. Industry is a major consumer of total energy and power. Integrating power management with automation systems can provide significant energy savings opportunities of up to 10% of total power consumption. Technologies like IEC 61850 enable tighter integration between automation and power systems. Intelligent motor control centers and variable speed drives also provide opportunities to reduce energy use. Integration allows for improved visibility, optimization, and knowledge management to further reduce costs.
Business continuity and recovery planning for manufacturingARC Advisory Group
The document discusses the importance of business continuity and recovery planning (BCRP) for manufacturers. It outlines a systematic approach to developing a BCRP, including conducting a business impact analysis to identify critical operations, developing recovery strategies and procedures, and making recommendations to balance investment costs with protection needs. The key objectives of a BCRP are to minimize downtime and losses from a disaster through preparedness and planning.
The document discusses the need for sustainable manufacturing to address climate change and resource constraints. It notes that climate-related risks are increasing, markets are demanding more sustainability, and large-scale changes are needed across business operations, supply chains and engineering. The document outlines strategies that manufacturers can adopt from an enterprise-wide perspective to implement sustainable practices, including improving energy and material efficiency, reducing waste, and investing in renewable resources.
21 Innovative IoT Products To Watch at Hannover Messe 2017Kudzai Manditereza
This document summarizes 21 innovative IoT products being showcased at Hannover Messe 2017. FogHorn's edge intelligence software enables big data processing at on-site locations for industrial uses. BAUDIS offers a predictive maintenance system using decentralized sensors to detect failures. Cronetwork supports business intelligence integration and analysis of manufacturing data. ICONICS IoTWorX software runs on IoT devices to securely connect devices to the Microsoft Azure IoT platform.
IoT based Industrial Gateway (IoT-SDK) built around Sitara™ AM437x processors...Mistral Solutions
Internet of Things (IoT) is a lot more than just connected devices and seamless communication. The emerging IoT is having a sweeping effect on the way goods are produced, triggering another industrial revolution – Industry 4.0.
The document discusses using an IoT gateway and software platform to integrate an intelligent factory. It describes how the gateway can connect heterogeneous machines and systems using various protocols and convert the data into a standard format for IoT communication. The software provides tools to establish logical control flows between systems so they can work synergistically. This allows for centralized monitoring and management of the entire intelligent factory from data collection and analytics to remote control capabilities.
This document discusses a security system project that uses fingerprint and keypad authentication to allow authorized individuals access. The system is programmed using an embedded microcontroller and C language. When a person places their finger on the reader, the system will check if they are authorized and prompt for a pin entry via keypad or mobile. If authorized, a message is sent to their mobile via GSM technology. The system aims to provide low-cost, automated security access for applications like ATMs.
Industrial IoT and the emergence of Edge Computing Navigating the Technologic...Roberto Siagri
Industrial IoT and the emergence of Edge Computing
In 3 sentences:
Roberto Siagri discusses the trends of industrial IoT, edge computing, and increasing data volumes. Siagri outlines Eurotech's experience in embedded systems and vision for addressing the growing software complexity challenges through their edge computing solutions. Their approach focuses on distributed, containerized architectures to enable industrial IoT applications at the edge.
Netronome invented the flexible network flow processor and hardware-accelerated server-based networking. Learn more from Netronome's Corporate Brochure.
Open Source Edge Computing Platforms - OverviewKrishna-Kumar
IEEE 11th International Conference - COMSNETS 2019 - Last MilesTalk - Jan 2019. This talk is for Beginner or intermediate levels only. Kubernetes and related edge platforms are discussed.
This document discusses wireless accessibility for industrial process control and monitoring. It provides an overview of the evolution from wired control systems to current wireless solutions. Specifically, it describes how cable replacement using wireless technologies can eliminate wiring while maintaining functionality. It also discusses different wireless standards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee and their applications in industrial control. Some successful real-world examples of cable replacement are also mentioned.
Opto 22 design new products for the long term, with features you’ll need tomorrow and concern for what you’re using today.
Opto 22 manufactures reliable industrial controllers, I/O, and software for automation, remote monitoring, data acquisition, and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.
Opto 22 manufactures reliable industrial controllers and I/O for automation and IIoT applications.
S V Controls is proud to say that we are among the top suppliers for the worlds largest vaccine manufacturing company. We supply them our recorders, controllers and thyristors.
Value Journal, a monthly news journal from Redington Value Distribution, intends to update the channel on the latest vendor news and Redington Value’s Channel Initiatives.
Key stories from the March Edition:
•Oracle Expands Hybrid Cloud Portfolio with Roving Edge Infrastructure
•Huawei Unveils New Solutions to Stimulate Growth in the Digital Economy
•Fortinet Delivers Major Updates to FortiOS Operating System
•Cisco Completes Acquisition of IMImobile
•Palo Alto Networks Launches NextWave 3.0
•Cambium Networks Unveils Gigabit Outdoor Point to Point Solution
•Check Point Software Launches Unified Security Solution Harmony
•Citrix Tackles Employee Well-Being
•CrowdStrike Delivers Advanced Threat Protection for Cloud and Container Workloads
•Kaspersky: DDoS Attacks in Q4 2020 Dropped by a Third Compared to Q3
•Nutanix Extends Ransomware Protections to Help Secure Customers’ IT Environments
•New Veeam Backup & Replication v11 Now Available
•VMware Refreshes vRealize Cloud Management
•Veritas Introduces NetBackup 9
•Ivanti Wavelink Expands Velocity Platform
•CyberArk Delivers New Identity Security Offerings to Drive Customer Success
IoT platforms provide tools and services to connect heterogeneous IoT devices, enable data flow and storage, and offer data analysis capabilities. They are scalable to handle billions of devices and messages per hour. Key features of IoT platforms include powerful data analytics and visualization dashboards, integration with other tools and platforms, and pay-as-you-go pricing models. Popular IoT platforms include Google Cloud Platform, Salesforce IoT Cloud, ThingWorx, IBM Watson IoT, Amazon AWS IoT Core, Microsoft Azure IoT Suite, Oracle IoT, and Cisco IoT Cloud Connect.
Ericsson Technology Review: The future of cloud computing: Highly distributed...Ericsson
The growing interest in cloud computing scenarios that incorporate both distributed computing capabilities and heterogeneous hardware presents a significant opportunity for network operators. With a vast distributed system (the telco network) already in place, the telecom industry has a significant advantage in the transition toward distributed cloud computing.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explores the future of cloud computing from the perspective of network operators, examining how they can best manage the complexity of future cloud deployments and overcome the technical challenges. Redefining cloud to expose and optimize the use of heterogeneous resources is not straightforward, but we are confident that our use cases and proof points validate our approach and will gain traction both in the telecommunications community and beyond.
Arrow has introduced two new IoT development kits to help companies accelerate their time-to-market for new smart, connected products. The Arrow Quadro IoT Wi-Fi Kit contains wireless modules based on Cypress's CYW43907 chipset that integrate Wi-Fi, processing, and cloud connectivity capabilities. It includes both development boards and Arrow's WICED software to simplify prototyping. The second kit adds Electric IMP's platform to the hardware to provide a complete cloud solution out of the box. Both kits are designed to support developers of all skill levels and help businesses compete in the growing IoT market.
Nerospec IIoT is part of a group of companies, Nerospec Core is a group of key individuals specialising in Industrial Networks, Mining, Machine Automation and of course IIoT. The Internet of Things (IoT) industry has come about due to the need for effective tools to transform outdated processes into the Industrial 4.0 revolution and streamline machine data.
Introduction to InduSoft Web Studio 8.1 + SP1AVEVA
InduSoft is a software company established in 1997 in the US that is now part of AVEVA. It develops the InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA and IoT platform for use across various operating systems and devices. The software offers open connectivity, mobility, portability, and security through its modular architecture and templates for different industries. It provides comprehensive tools to build solutions for data collection, visualization, control, and integration across industrial automation applications and enterprises.
This document describes the design and implementation of an online interactive data acquisition and control system using a Beagle Board. Key points:
- The system uses a Beagle Board running the Real-Time Linux operating system to function as both an embedded web server and data acquisition/control unit. This allows remote monitoring and control via a web browser.
- Hardware includes sensors like an ultrasonic sensor and camera connected to the Beagle Board via interfaces like I2C. Software is designed using languages like HTML, JSP.
- The Beagle Board boots Linux and runs the Apache Tomcat web server. This allows clients to access sensor data, video feed, and control machinery from a web page on their browser.
Leveraging IoT as part of your digital transformationJohn Archer
Review of approaches for Edge computing architecture with emphasis on improved security for container workloads collecting telemetry from Industrial IoT environments
Gearing Up for the 21st Century Revolution:
Industrial enterprises around the world are retooling their factories with advanced technologies to boost manufacturing flexibility and speed, achieving new levels of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), supply chain responsiveness, and customer satisfaction in the process. This renaissance reflects very real pressures industry players face today.
Similar to Latest generation of intelligent devices connect factory floor to the enterprise (20)
ARC’s 19th Annual Industry Forum in Orlando drew more than 700 participants from approximately 300 different companies and 25 countries. The theme for this year's Forum, "Industry in Transition: The Information-driven Enterprise for the Connected World," resonated well with attendees, many who are currently trying to get a handle on the latest Internet-enabled automation and information technologies and determine if and how they can enable competitive advantage.
ARC Advisory Group's 2014 European Industry Forum in the Netherlands included this interesting presentation from Willem Hazenberg of Stork on control system migration.
Asset Information Management (AIM) Presentation @ ARC's 2011 Industry ForumARC Advisory Group
This document summarizes recent research by ARC Advisory Group on asset information management (AIM). It defines AIM and outlines ARC's research reports on developing an AIM strategy and building an AIM program. The document discusses what asset information includes, challenges in managing it, and how AIM can improve asset lifecycle management processes. It recommends that organizations assess potential AIM benefits, develop an AIM strategy considering goals, people, processes and technology, and identify a portfolio of solutions to meet their specific AIM needs.
Three market trends drive collaborative value networks to the next levelARC Advisory Group
Three trends will drive changes in industrial companies over the next decade: 1) the shift in global economic power to emerging markets, 2) increased accessibility and capabilities of information technology, and 3) the rising influence of Millennials in the workforce. These trends will pressure companies to collaborate more extensively with partners throughout their value networks. Advanced IT can enable new forms of collaboration in design, production, and delivery. Leading companies will adapt by increasing information sharing and collaboration with customers and other partners across dynamic value networks.
Mobile Technologies and Supply Chain @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum ARC Advisory Group
Mobile Technologies and Supply Chain @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum by Adrian Gonzalez.
Mobile Internet usage is and will be bigger than most people think.
Use of mobile technologies by consumers is growing quickly, especially in Asia and emerging economies. This will impact supply chains.
Mobile + Social Media = Process Innovation
Supply chain software vendors are investing heavily in mobile solutions.
Early adopters, including CPG companies and 3PLs, are already achieving benefits.
Energy Management Strategies for Operational Excellence @ ARC's 2011 Industry...ARC Advisory Group
Energy Management Strategies for Operational Excellence @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum by Dick Hill.
10 Energy Optimization Recommendations
1.Secure Management‟s Full Support
2.Plant-level Energy Teams –Include Automation
3.Build an Energy Strategic Plan
4.Perform Energy Audits –Current Reality
5.Establish Energy Metrics
6.Benchmark: Other Plants & Other Companies
7.Energy KPIs –Not just for Management
8.On-Line Energy Measurements –Fill Gaps
9.Automate to Optimize
10.Empower the Worker
Energy Management and the Evolution of Intelligent Motor Control and Drives @...ARC Advisory Group
Intelligent motor control and drives have evolved from providing safe and flexible motor control to acting as smart energy managers. They perform critical protective, diagnostic, and troubleshooting functions to improve productivity and minimize downtime, especially in applications where even short periods of downtime can be costly. The document discusses a survey of electrical power system end users that found most operate systems 11-30 years old. While many exceed equipment suppliers' stated obsolescence dates, practices for justifying upgrades focus on lost production, failure costs, and failure frequency. Condition assessments before upgrades help prevent future downtime.
Driving Innovation, Sustainability and Performance @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum ARC Advisory Group
Driving Innovation, Sustainability and Performance @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum by Andy Chatha.
Today’s Business Drivers
Uncertainty
Security
Scarce Resources
Need to Go Green
Global Competition
Changing Workforce
Increasing Regulations
Emerging Smart Grid
Easy IT Solutions
Today’s business drivers demand agility
Anti-counterfeiting and Brand Protection (ABP) Workshop @ ARC's 2011 Industry...ARC Advisory Group
Anti-counterfeiting and Brand Protection (ABP) Workshop @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum by Janice Abel and John Blanchard.
Market for ABP technologies is increasing
Important to protect brands and image
Brand protection teams and organizations are important
Secure the supply chain
Range of ABP technologies to consider –depends on many factors
Only a few companies have e-pedigree in place
Strategies for Asset Performance Management @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum ARC Advisory Group
This presentation discusses asset performance management strategies and models. It presents a model for major asset lifecycle management processes, including project performance management, asset performance management, and asset and project portfolio management. The processes span activities from planning and design through operation and maintenance to retirement. The presentation is copyrighted by ARC Advisory Group.
Current Automation Purchasing Strategies Fall Short
End users today have a paradoxical relationship with their suppliers. Primary
business drivers in today’s environment include maximizing asset
utilization, enhancing plant performance, and reducing capital, maintenance,
and operational expenditures, but many manufacturers employ
purchasing strategies and supplier relationship management strategies developed
during the heyday of the 1980s. Rather than
focusing on achievement of today’s objectives, the
current environment is characterized by an approach
that relies primarily on initial cost, driving discounts
off list price, and failure to employ a lifecycle costing
perspective.
CPM (Collaborative Production Management) systems help manufacturers extract hidden value from their existing manufacturing assets. By coordinating production data in real-time, CPM solutions provide visibility into operations and enable continuous performance improvement. While no single vendor can provide all RPM (Real-time Performance Management) needs, effective CPM systems make production data accessible across functions to optimize decision-making and drive innovation. The document discusses how several manufacturers have leveraged CPM solutions to uncover additional production capacity, reduce costs, and sustain operational excellence over time.
Controls to CPM Connection: Are We There?
The requirements for manufacturing
intelligence and visualization are
becoming requisite components of
the collaborative manufacturing
enterprise.
Conoco on Path to Reliability Centered Loop Management: Enhancing ROA on the WayARC Advisory Group
Conoco on Path to Reliability Centered Loop Management: Enhancing ROA on the Way
Process manufacturers have invested heavily in manufacturing plants and
automation systems. A typical manufacturing plant may have hundreds or
even thousands of regulatory control loops to enable safe and efficient operations.
The most complex units often have advanced process control and
optimization schemes implemented on top of these regulatory control
loops. All of these systems have a need for
tighter process control to enable more effective
use of assets that result in higher ROA and ultimately
better business performance and
profitability.
Unfortunately, automation effectiveness deteriorates
over time. The lack of a structured
methodology for control loop maintenance is a
contributing factor that erodes performance. A
manufacturing plant typically has only two or three control engineers who
each have responsibility for a large of number of loops, yet they often have
no means of identifying where to focus their efforts so that their work has
the largest economic impact on plant performance.
Component Based Solutions Well Aligned with Needs of Service Logistics ProvidersARC Advisory Group
Component Based Solutions Well Aligned with Needs of Service Logistics Providers
Service Logistics supply chains are very dynamic. Achieving customer satisfaction
depends not only delivering the right parts, but also the right
people, the right tools and the right information to the right place at the
right time. Two Service Logistics providers, TNT and IMI Bevcore, concluded
that in order to effectively enable their processes,
they had to implement logistics software
based on component-assembly architectures.
Collaborative Asset Lifecycle Management Vision and StrategiesARC Advisory Group
Collaborative Asset Lifecycle Management Vision and Strategies
Capital asset management is once again becoming a key managerial concern.
Organizations that have been focusing on developing new products,
expanding services, and making supply chains super-efficient are now facing
challenging markets and expensive overcapacity. Survival demands
that they reduce their cost basis and capital assets, one of their largest expenses,
which are becoming the target for these efforts.
Discussions about postponing asset purchases and eliminating non-critical
assets are dominating many executive agendas. But lack of information
makes any decision a gamble. The importance of an effective capital asset
management strategy that minimizes the need for such discussions and
enables executives to confidently make necessary
decisions is becoming painfully clear.
Manufacturers are used to market swings and frequently
adjust their product inventories to match
reduced demand forecasts. The rapidity of this
“inventory alignment” for the current situation is
clear testament to the effectiveness of new supply
chain management technology. But the persistence
of this slowdown is forcing all organizations
to consider the more complex issue of “structural
Closing the Gap on Digital Manufacturing
The concurrent engineering required for new product designs between design
engineering and manufacturing engineering has always been a critical
focal point for manufacturers to shorten time-to-market, accelerate time-tovolume,
and minimize cost of production. Today, collaboration between
product design (CAD) and manufacturing processes
(CAM) is a robust process due to tight
integration between CAD and CAM and the emergence
of extended PDM and PLM systems.
However, there has not been a corresponding
level of tight integration between CAD/CAM and
production management. But the benefits of exchanging
information between the product
definition domain and production management are becoming clear as
manufacturers move to a collaborative environment. Two leading PLM
suppliers, EDS and IBM/Dassault, have recently launched new programs
to integrate these disparate domains.
Exhibitors at the Hanover Fair expressed cautious optimism about a recovery in automation markets despite economic challenges. Several suppliers showed innovative real-time Ethernet products that proved it is ready for factory floors. Real-time Ethernet and motion control dominated the event. Solutions from Profibus, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and others aim to provide sub-millisecond cycle times for hundreds of axes on Ethernet networks. Major suppliers like Cisco and Phoenix Contact also exhibited new industrial Ethernet infrastructure products.
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Powerful, small footprint microprocessors are now capable of embedding increased lev-
els of intelligence at the industrial automation device level. Smart devices will be able to
discriminately push data up from the factory floor, which will power decision-making
applications at the manufacturing enterprise level. This represents
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and externally are becoming visible. Internally, devices in the factory are connecting to
enterprise levels. Simultaneously, automated systems with embedded web servers con-
nect via the Internet externally. Internet enabled, embedded technology is key to the
new era of collaborative e-manufacturing.
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Manufacturers are now linking production operations to the distributed Internet envi-
ronment. Many embedded systems currently operating on the plant floor are utilized as
a source for obtaining and moving data across the Internet. Additionally, the increased
processing power and integrated networking capability of the next generation of micro-
processors is enabling connectivity among devices at the operations level. Embedded
microprocessors will filter and compress information about operations and the operating
environment. Valuable, hidden information at the lowest levels of the plant floor will be
transported throughout all levels of the enterprise. In the past, collecting large reposito-
ries of data generated from the production process proved unwieldy and ineffective.
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making production planning and enterprise supply chain decisions, as it was not consid-
ered current by the time it was processed. Today, connecting intelligent plant floor
systems to enterprise systems, both internal and external to the factory is becoming prac-
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tems be responsive and flexible. If make-to-order (MTO) factories are to become a
reality, as in the case of the automotive industry moving to an Internet-based business
model, then production systems must be connected to the enterprise. Embedded intelli-
gence in factory automation systems is a critical component in the emerging Internet-
based business/manufacturing models. Connecting the Internet to production systems
is easier as off-the-shelf software and hardware technologies are being used to create
smarter equipment in an open non-proprietary environment. In an Internet business en-
vironment, manufacturing is merely one link in the supply chain, along with product
design, support and maintenance, and sales and delivery. Every link in the
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the embedding of a wide range of functionality in devices not normally targeted
for this level of intelligence. The operating system is integrated along with the network
software, protocols and services required to build Ethernet/Internet connectivity into a
target device. Network services include Web and email protocols like HTTP and SMTP
that will prove beneficial to those wishing to connect production systems to the Internet.
Included in their product portfolio is NET+Lx, an embedded Linux platform, or their
own NET+OS RTOS. Support is available for Wind River’s pSOS and VxWorks.
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Intrinsyc is a microprocessor board and software provider, whose mission is to provide
enabling technology to connect every manner of device to the Web. Their product line,
CerfBoard, includes both hardware and software solutions making a compact Internet
appliance reference design platform. Pre-loaded with Linux or Windows CE, customers
are able to develop headless or PDA Internet devices or industrial automation appli-
ances. Cerfboard comes with broad data communications capabilities and processor
options from Intel and Hitachi. Intrinsyc’s software suite offers DeviceCOM, similar in
functionality to WindRiver’s VxDCOM. DeviceCOM is an
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viceRMS WebSuite is software technology designed to remotely manage CE devices over
the Internet. With deviceRMS WebSuite, developers, and OEMs can remotely configure,
manage and monitor a network of multiple Windows CE devices, using a standard web
browser.
Embedded operating systems will continue to play a major role in the development and
targeting of embedded devices for all verticals. Wind River Systems continues to be a
strong market presence in this space with their VxWorks and pSOS RTOSs. Microsoft is
hoping to garner a portion of this market with Windows CE 3.0, Embedded NT, and
Appliance Server. Linux looms large over the embedded space, as applications for
embedded Linux are proliferating rapidly. Linux appears to be a natural for embedded
systems, with its Open Source, rock solid reliability, and continuing adoption by estab-
lished automation suppliers like Schneider and Siemens.
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nology. Rockwell Automation, with its acquisition of Entek and strategic partnering
with PSDI, is now expanding its asset management capabilities and linking shop floor
condition monitoring and machine analysis directly to Web services for maintenance,
repair, and operations (MRO). This enables production operations to link vital informa-
tion about the performance of plant floor equipment to enterprise asset management
(EAM) systems. Devices on the factory floor are monitored, notifying maintenance of
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their condition. Additionally, purchase orders would be automatically generated and
issued through MRO.com for replacement before failure occurs causing downtime.
Embedded intelligence in factory floor automation equipment is a key component in the
process of monitoring, accessing, and moving information from devices to applications
that will process the data. Linking devices to an EAM application running at a higher
level will provide very specific information about current operation parameters and
overall condition. Thus, one of the key components of the entire e-manufacturing proc-
ess will be the embedded processor pushing information up from the device levels.
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• Companies that are developing collaborative e-manufacturing strategies and sys-
tems should investigate and include emerging embedded systems technologies,
with a particular focus on technologies that have the capability to embed Internet
connectivity to their factory floor production systems.
• End users should consider automation solutions that include embedded intelli-
gence in factory floor equipment. Connecting automated production systems to
any part of the enterprise either internally or externally via the Internet is becom-
ing an integral part of doing business.
For further information, contact your account manager or the author at dslansky@arcweb.com.
Recommended circulation: All AAS clients.
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