In the classic action-adventure film “Mission: Impossible” from 1996, Tom Cruise’s character Ethan Hunt hacks into the HVAC system of a target building, compromising its security controls to successfully complete his mission. Today, the futuristic scenes depicted in the movie have become a reality. In a recent advisory report, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security … Read more
In the wave of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), you may often hear terms like “industrial router“, “IoT gateway“, and “edge computing“. They sound similar, yet they play distinctly different roles in your digital transformation blueprint. Confusing them could lead to project selection errors and missed opportunities. We will use three vivid metaphors to … Read more
The amount of data generated by a smart factory can rival that of a small city. This flow of information is driven by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). IIoT connects machines, sensors, and people into an intelligent, responsive system. In traditional settings, collected data may remain idle, whereas IIoT transforms data into impactful insights … Read more
In the fields of automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have played an indispensable role. With the development of network technology, real-time collection and management of PLC data has become a crucial demand for smart factories. MQTT, as a lightweight communication protocol, demonstrates its unique advantages in PLC data collection. … Read more
Get the download link and operation manual PDF version at the end of the article CNC machines are known as the “mother machine of industry“, effectively solving the problems of complex, precise, small-batch, and multi-variety part processing. They are flexible, high-performance automated machines that represent the development direction of modern machine control technology and are … Read more
This series of documents aims to help IT engineers gain a deep understanding of the digital transformation in the automation industry and manufacturing, providing clear career development insights for technical personnel to accurately position and plan in both technical and managerial dimensions. The Industrial Gateway is one of the core communication devices in the Industrial … Read more
In the security management of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), security management is typically divided into three main areas: the security of physical devices, IT security, and operational security (factory safety and system integrity). Nowadays, in the security management of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), information technology (IT) security testing has become increasingly automated. Although we are … Read more
Industrial Internet of Things Phenomenon Over the past 15 years, the internet revolution has redefined B2C (business-to-consumer) industries such as media, retail, and financial services. In the next 10 years, the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution is expected to completely disrupt manufacturing, energy, agriculture, transportation, and parts of the industrial sector, which account for nearly … Read more
Introduction: How to create an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a major concern, especially for enterprises with equipment from various manufacturers that have been in use for 5, 10, or even 20 years. When operating processes with old equipment, how can these devices be integrated into the IIoT? How can we overcome the challenges … Read more
In today’s world where digitalization is sweeping across the globe, the demand for data is as urgent for enterprises as the need for air and water. To stand out in fierce market competition, companies must extract value from vast amounts of industrial data to enhance their competitiveness. This requires a powerful platform that can seamlessly … Read more