From Theory to Practice: How AI Is Being Utilized in 2025
How does 2025 compare to 2024? The answers are shockingly different
How well is ISA-95 Adopted?
92.9% of manufacturers and solution providers use ISA-95 to help with Enterprise-Control System Integration
From Science Project to Global Operating System: How AI Transformed Between 2023 and 2025
Artificial intelligence didn’t just grow up between 2023 and 2025—it graduated with honors, joined the workforce, ran for office (sort of), and started co-authoring Nobel-winning research.
The Critical Role of Execution in Industrial Transformation
Why MES Is the Core of Industry 4.0: The Critical Role of Execution in Industrial Transformation
The Expected Value of Artificial Intelligence
AI Is the New Electricity – But Are Manufacturers Wired for It?
The Relationship Between the Physical World & Digital World
A digital twin isn’t about how it looks—it’s about what it knows and how it acts
Three Types of Industry 4.0 Initiatives
Most companies label their digital projects under the umbrella of “Industry 4.0” or “Digital Transformation” when in reality there are 3 very distinct types of projects that all support these initiatives: Modernization, Optimization, and Transformation.
Data Engineer Vs. Data Scientist Vs. Data Analyst
With the rise of AI, companies cannot fully leverage AI without data roles like engineers, scientists, and analysts. These roles are essential for collecting, preparing, and analyzing data, which forms the foundation for training and maintaining accurate AI models. Without skilled data professionals, the potential of AI cannot be fully realized.
Don’t Modernize An Outhouse
A fresh design doesn’t change outdated function.
Top Paradigms that Define a Smart Factory
Every revolution in manufacturing starts as a disruption and ends as a necessity.
2024 Industry 4.0 Benchmarking Data
This benchmark makes one thing clear: technology is not the bottleneck - execution is.
Success Factors for a Paperless Ecosystem in Manufacturing
Cutting paper is easy; cutting old habits is the real challenge
Widespread Data Issues in Manufacturing
When data sleeps in silos, the entire operation dreams in fragments.
Three Lenses of Human-Centered Design (HCD)
People don’t interact with technology; they interact with what technology enables.
Potential Impact of Gartner’s 2025 Ten Technology Trends on Manufacturing
Short-term innovation gets you noticed; long-term transformation keeps you relevant.
Digital Business Models for Industry 4.0
In Industry 4.0, ownership is less about possessing assets and more about orchestrating access
The Seven First Principles of Smart Manufacturing
Smart manufacturing isn’t just about doing things better; it’s about redefining what ‘better’ means in a digital, sustainable world.
Functional Capabilities Required for Sustainability Strategies
Sustainability isn’t a department; it’s a decision embedded in every action, process, and product.
Mapping Your Path to Success: The Five Pillars of Goal-Setting
The best goals push you to your limits, not past them.
Top AI Use Cases in Manufacturing 2024
Review of the top AI Use Cases in Manufacturing