This article on the Industrial Internet of Things first appeared on February 1st, 2022 and was updated to reflect new information on IIOT and its benefits on January 31st, 2024. The world of technology is rapidly advancing, bringing along with it a new era of industrial automation. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is one such approach to technology that is revolutionizing the industrial sector by enabling smart factories, intelligent machines, and interconnected systems. IIoT comprises a complex network of devices, sensors, software, and machines that work together to collect, analyze ..read more

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In the manufacturing sector, technological advances and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), are enabling companies to build smarter operations that allow for higher productivity and output. From additive manufacturing, location awareness, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to robotics, digital twins, and cyber-physical systems, manufacturing is becoming more intelligent. But what exactly does it mean to be a smart manufacturer ..read more

Inventory management is a complex task that requires a high level of accuracy and efficiency. Today, companies of all sizes face challenges triggered by rapid technological advances in inventory management and the accompanying demands on systems and processes.  ..read more

The future of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities is changing as we know it thanks to industry 4.0. With the rising digitization of these facilities and their processes, factories are becoming more efficient, flexible and agile than ever before. This digitization also means we’re getting more data and insight into operations, improving the decision-making process and fueling competition. In this post, we’ll go over what software-driven factories, warehouses and supply chains are, and how they’re shaping the future.  ..read more

In the coming year, mining operations can expect to undergo some significant improvements as they apply additional technologies to improve safety and increase automation.  The world continues to move towards a more technology-driven future, and mining is no exception.  ..read more

Smart warehouses and factories are rapidly becoming the norm in the modern business world, and it's easy to see why. These facilities are equipped with advanced sensor infrastructure, mobile robots, AI, and software that allow them to run more efficiently and autonomously. Predictions suggest that this trend will only continue to grow in popularity ..read more

It's so easy to bury yourself in tasks when you work from home. People are working intensely for long periods of time without a break. One of the ways leaders can support their team is by acknowledging how important it is to not get lost in your work and encouraging teams to take short breaks to benefit physical health, mental state, and productivity.  Wellness is an important part of daily life, like brushing your teeth. It's vital to check in with yourself and assess your own stress and satisfaction levels. Whether it’s taking a walk, run, ride, or hike with or without a canine compani ..read more

Warehouse tasks such as scanning barcodes, searching for free storage spaces, and picking are time-consuming and prone to human error. In most cases, these warehouse activities are not yet based on system-supported information but on handouts, Excel lists, or even WhatsApp messages.  It is not uncommon that IT infrastructure and digitization solutions do not find their way in as quickly as the rapid growth of a company would usually demand in order to optimize processes and make them efficient. Read our success story with TB-International, a customer that, despite strong growth, managed ..read more

Industrial environments often feature a combination of metal materials (racks, machines, shelves, etc.) and biological materials (food, people, and chemicals) that are predisposed to interfere with or block radio frequency (RF) signals. While building digital warehousing or managing logistics of yard management, many organizations struggle to develop fully functional RTLS within their facility without compromising performance. One of the keys to a robust RTLS is to ensure that it’s powered by the right RF technology for your facility. This is because each type of RF signal has unique properti ..read more