Bridging the Two Major Gaps in Data Communication for IIoT

Bridging the Two Major Gaps in Data Communication for IIoT

When discussing expectations for the future intelligent world, the Internet of Things (IoT) is undoubtedly one of the standard answers. While the vision is promising, achieving it is not easy, especially in industrial production processes, where “connectivity” means achieving higher interoperability, flexibility, and seamlessness. To achieve this goal, we need to eliminate the data communication … Read more

Five Key Elements for Implementing Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Five Key Elements for Implementing Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Source:www.redlion.net IoT Think Tank Organized and Published Please indicate the source when reprinting —— [Introduction] —— Industrial automation belongs to a broad technological framework and benefits greatly from industrial networking and mobile computing technologies. The combination of these technologies will help turn the concepts of “connected factories”, “Industry 4.0”, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) … Read more

Understanding MQTT: A Solution for Machine Communication

Understanding MQTT: A Solution for Machine Communication

Telemetry technology is a relatively old concept in the field of communication. As early as the last century, sensors had the capability to transmit signals over long distances, enabling scientists to monitor terminal machines and other activities remotely. Today, with the aid of computer processors, machines can receive data from sensors and other machines and … Read more

MQTT and Sparkplug B: Open Standards for IIoT

MQTT and Sparkplug B: Open Standards for IIoT

​ Author: Arlen Nipper, CirrusLink Solutions “ Implementing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) using existing tools and advanced technologies is not as difficult as many people think. ” Today, there is a strong trend across almost every industry: CEOs, CTOs, and other executives want more data. Industrial enterprises are considering data operations, the development … Read more

Why Do Intelligent Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

Why Do Intelligent Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

Edge computing platform in a machine control cabinet. Image source: Fault Tolerance USA “ Edge computing can help equipment manufacturers integrate existing applications like monitoring and control software into a single platform, while allowing other critical applications to run on the same platform. This makes it easier to develop intelligent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) … Read more

Why Smart Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

Why Smart Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

Introduction Edge computing can help device manufacturers integrate existing applications like monitoring and control software into a single platform, while enabling other critical applications to run on the same platform. This makes it easier to develop intelligent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) machines and devices, and future applications that support customers in developing Industry 4.0 … Read more

Software Defined Radio (SDR) – Gateway Design for Industrial IoT

Software Defined Radio (SDR) - Gateway Design for Industrial IoT

Software Defined Radio hardware and open-source programming software provide an alternative to proprietary wireless communication systems, helping to enhance the interoperability of Industrial Internet of Things networks. Despite much discussion about how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will transform factory automation, there is no unified technology to connect various ‘things,’ leading to incompatibility between … Read more

Integration Strategies for Industrial Cloud Computing and IIoT

Integration Strategies for Industrial Cloud Computing and IIoT

Abstract Industrial cloud solutions integrated with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) hardware and software can provide additional value to enterprises, such as equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency improvements. Integrating IIoT technologies into traditional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions can bring numerous benefits. Better scalability can be … Read more

Open Source Industrial IoT Edge Protocol Gateway Software

Open Source Industrial IoT Edge Protocol Gateway Software

1. Open Source Project Overview Neuron is an open-source industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) edge protocol gateway software designed for modern big data technologies to leverage the power of Industry 4.0. It supports one-stop access to various industrial protocols and converts them into the standard MQTT protocol for accessing IIoT platforms. Version 2.0 of Neuron … Read more

Why IIoT Data Is Important for Industry

Why IIoT Data Is Important for Industry

Source | 51CTO As connected devices also appear in the industrial field and applications, the term “Industrial Internet of Things” (IIoT) has been established. From the user’s perspective, this term describes an environment where industrial intelligent devices can connect to the network so that they can exchange valuable data for decision-making purposes. In IIoT installations, … Read more