Why Sensors Hold the Future of the Internet of Things

To ensure the Internet of Things (IoT) progresses far, the development of sensors is crucial. From information collaboration between machines, measurement, analysis to control, sensors are essential for collecting information. Whoever masters the sensors will control the future of the IoT. At the same time, for China to secure a place in the IoT and … Read more

MCUs Address Industrial Automation and IIoT Challenges

MCUs Address Industrial Automation and IIoT Challenges

The performance requirements of designers in industrial automation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are constantly changing. In terms of microcontrollers (MCUs), they seek faster processing speeds, more memory, better connectivity, and increased security features. At the same time, MCU manufacturers are brewing a new type of MCU to provide designers with a balance … Read more

Types and Processes of PLC Attacks in Industrial Control Systems

Types and Processes of PLC Attacks in Industrial Control Systems

↑ Click the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us Members can enter the member download area to obtain relevant materials~ Preface Previously, we discussed PLCs in the era of the Industrial Internet: In the era of the Industrial Internet, PLCs are no longer the PLCs of the past We also talked about industrial security in … Read more

2018 Predictions for Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

2018 Predictions for Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Next year, public utility operators will face more new challenges in industrial cybersecurity. However, the good news is that new developments will also help minimize these threats. The bad news is: more complex ransomware will emerge; the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will bring more threats; and the severe shortage of cybersecurity talent will continue … Read more

Essential Reading for Engineers: Siemens PLC Innovations in IIoT

Essential Reading for Engineers: Siemens PLC Innovations in IIoT

Essential Reading for Engineers: Siemens PLC Innovations in IIoT Everyone knows that Siemens PLC is the “big brother” of industrial automation. However, things are different now; the era of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has arrived, and PLCs must keep up with the times. In my more than ten years of engineering experience, I … Read more

Global Optimization Real-Time Scheduling to Enhance Production Efficiency | SOLIDWORKS DELMIAworks APS

Global Optimization Real-Time Scheduling to Enhance Production Efficiency | SOLIDWORKS DELMIAworks APS

TL;DR: What should an ideal scheduling tool look like in factory operations? ■ Real-time monitoring of production processes to provide actionable suggestions at any time. ■ Features a visual user interface that can update data in seconds. ■ Simple and efficient operation, allowing for drag-and-drop actions. ■ Maintains real-time updates of production data for personnel, … Read more

A Crash Course on Industrial Internet of Things Architecture

A Crash Course on Industrial Internet of Things Architecture

“ The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) is the application of the Internet of Things in the industrial sector, but it is not simply equivalent to ‘Industry + IoT.’ The complex industrial scenarios make its connotation richer!” 01 — Concept Positioning:The Industrial Internet of Things is a set of enabling technology systems that support smart … Read more

Siemens PLC Programming and IIoT Monitoring System

Siemens PLC Programming and IIoT Monitoring System

Today, let’s talk about how to use Siemens PLC to create an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) monitoring system. If you have some basic knowledge of PLC programming, this article can help you understand how to integrate PLC with the Internet of Things, allowing machines and equipment to be monitored and managed anytime, anywhere. 1. … Read more

How Fog Computing Empowers Industrial IoT: 5 Advantages and 8 Pillars

How Fog Computing Empowers Industrial IoT: 5 Advantages and 8 Pillars

Abstract In a data-driven manufacturing environment, how can a secure, distributed automation architecture be developed? Balancing fog computing and cloud computing will help the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) better realize its potential. By implementing automation systems through the IIoT, deploying sensors to measure, monitor, and analyze data can enhance efficiency and increase revenue in … Read more

Applications of Siemens PLC in Industrial IoT

Applications of Siemens PLC in Industrial IoT

Recently, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has become a hot topic in the field of automation. As an automation engineer with 20 years of experience, today I want to share how to create a simple Industrial IoT application using the S7-1200 PLC. Through this article, you will learn how to collect data with the PLC … Read more