Digital technology has taken big steps forward in efficiency in industrial plants over the years, but many, if not most, of the incremental improvements have been realized and industries are looking for ways to up the productivity return on their digital investments. No matter how you might try to escape it, that will bring a user or OEM face-to-face with IIoT. The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is transforming the way in which data is produced and analyzed, but entering the IIoT world can be costly and complex enough to discourage many an enterprise. In a recent article in New Manufacturing, Steve Ward takes on the IIoT issue systematically, considering what enterprises lack without that actionable data, the potential benefits of IIoT, the roadblocks to developing a working strategy, and the data visualization approach that can reduce risks and enhance operations quickly and cost-effectively. To enjoy this clear and cogent trip through the IIoT landscape, click here.
How far along is your IIoT strategy?