The Business Value of Edge Computing in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Biotech Manufacturing In the ever-evolving landscape of life sciences, organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance operational efficiency. With Industry 4.0 concepts helping pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies define their strategies, the digital transformation of manufacturing processes has emerged as a key priority.[1] At the forefront of these strategies is the integration of IT/operational technologies (OT) to enable a comprehensive view of processes, workforces, and equipment. In this bl ..read more

How does Edge Computing empower your staff to get better results? If you look at a typical plant or facility, you’ll see a lot of traditional control and automation architectures where individual software is installed in stand-alone computers or servers software like HMI/SCADA, Historian, batching, MES, APM, and other advanced applications. Over time, these become siloed and difficult to maintain. There are typically no redundancy​ capabilities, and extending your operations using remote mobile devices becomes very difficult. With the advent of digital transformation projects and digitalizatio ..read more

Edge Computing is becoming an indispensable technology for IoT, but it is by no means an all-purpose technology, and there are still some occasional challenges to be solved at present. In this blog, we’ll consider the advantages and disadvantages of Edge Computing, as well as how it compares to cloud computing. Edge Computing and cloud computing Edge Computing is an important technology in information utilization, where real-time performance is emphasized. Although there are many excellent benefits to leveraging an Edge Computing platform, there are occasional challenges that should be address ..read more

Which edge-related capabilities should every HMI/SCADA System have? Let’s start with workload consolidation and operational resilience. Edge Computing platforms allow for workload consolidation, which is important in an HMI/SCADA system because it allows you to consolidate multiple physical assets into a single, more advanced, virtualized Edge Computer or server. Fewer devices deployed means fewer devices to maintain and operate, less panel space and wiring required, and the ability to have all your software assets available in a single redundant and industrially hardened Edge device. Plus, on ..read more

Gone are the days of hand-written tables. Production plans have now gone digital and are being managed through PC applications and specialized systems. Because of this, AI-enhanced production control systems are in demand. So, what will AI bring to production management? In this blog learn why organizations are introducing AI in production management, the benefits that come from it, and examples of it in use. Why the introduction of AI in production management is gaining attention? Why is AI technology being used more in production management? Let’s consider the relationship with AI while look ..read more

In the manufacturing industry, there are various important processes ranging from the procurement of raw materials and the manufacturing location and schedule to the allocation of workers and inventory and shipping management. Managing this large amount of information is considered production control work. A production control system is a system used to manage and streamline the complexities related to critical business information. In this blog, we’ll explain the functions of the production management system, how to introduce it, the benefits of introducing it, and the means of solving proble ..read more

Leverage Edge Computing platforms to rapidly modernize HMI/SCADA solutions and maximize reliability Traditional HMI/SCADA architectures have existed for many years, providing users with the capability to operate plants and facilities since the advent of modern automation and control. Although this is all good, demands for better, faster, and cheaper solutions have increased amid a rapid move toward digital transformation. Here, sometimes good is not enough. Let’s look at how organizations leverage Edge Computing platforms to rapidly modernize HMI/SCADA solutions and maximize reliability. What ..read more

In recent years, the use of data in the manufacturing industry has grown significantly, especially when solving challenges related to manufacturing processes and technology succession issues. With that being said, some on-site managers worry that they are collecting a large amount of data without knowing how to use it efficiently. In this blog, we’ll discuss common challenges faced by manufacturing organizations, solutions to these challenges, and the benefits of using data correctly. Understand why data utilization leads to improvements in manufacturing and how to implement data utilization f ..read more

In the manufacturing industry, the introduction of cutting-edge IT technologies, such as AI and IoT, are improving production efficiency and product quality – progressing quickly toward smart technology. As the amount of data increases, real-time analysis often becomes difficult. The amount of data transmitted via networks also increases, creating new challenges such as delays in operations. Therefore, Edge Computing is being leveraged to solve the problems that arise in smart factories. In this blog, we’ll talk about how Edge Computing solves problems for smart factories, improves production ..read more

MES is gaining attention as a system that supports manufacturing organizations. In this blog, we will introduce the features and functions of MES, why it’s gaining attention, why it’s crucial for the manufacturing industry, the benefits of implementing it, and how it differs from other systems such as production control systems and ERP. What is MES Let’s look at the meaning and functions of a Manufacturing Execution System, or MES, which has been proven to support manufacturers globally. Manufacturing Execution System MES is an abbreviation for “Manufacturing Execution System” and is defined a ..read more