Industrial IoT

The industrial IoT (IIoT) (related concept: Industry 4.0) is the industrial subset of the Internet of Things and refers to manufacturing industries where assets are connected.

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The top 10 industrial technology trends—as showcased at Hannover Messe 2023

The top 10 industrial technology trends—as showcased at Hannover Messe 2023

In short Hannover Messe 2023 showcased the latest industrial technology trends. Highlights included industrial companies leveraging more IT tools, the decoupling of hardware and software, and factories becoming more modular. The fair also witnessed interesting implementations of the industrial metaverse, CO2 tracking, and generative AI. IoT Analytics published a 109-page event report with plenty...

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The enterprise AR market and the industrial metaverse: Why 2023 marks an inflection point

The enterprise AR market and the industrial metaverse: Why 2023 marks an inflection point

In short The enterprise augmented reality (AR)/mixed reality (MR) market is at an inflection point, according to new research from IoT Analytics. In 2023, key product announcements from the likes of Microsoft, Google, and Apple are likely to set the tone for the market in the coming years and will play a key role whether the industrial metaverse becomes a reality. Why it matters Enterprise AR/MR...

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Top 7 upcoming machine vision applications—enabled by recent advances in AI, cameras, and chips

Top 7 upcoming machine vision applications—enabled by recent advances in AI, cameras, and chips

In short New research on the machine vision (MV) market shows that advancements in cameras, AI, and chipsets are boosting the use of machine vision applications. Among the 39 use cases analysed, 7 have been flagged as particularly interesting, including flaw detection, autonomous driving, and contaminant identification. Why it matters Vendors need to invest in the evolving technology and form...

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8 key technologies transforming the future of global supply chains

8 key technologies transforming the future of global supply chains

In short The Digital Supply Chain market is starting to accelerate according to new research by IoT Analytics. Eight supply chain technology innovations are helping to make global supply chains more robust, including AS/RS technology, intralogistics robots, IoT track and trace, AI-enabled software, and supply chain digital twins. Why it matters As companies invest into making supply chains more...

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The top 10 IT/OT convergence trends—as showcased at SPS fair 2022

The top 10 IT/OT convergence trends—as showcased at SPS fair 2022

In short The current state of IT/OT convergence was on full display at the 2022 SPS—Smart Production Solutions fair. Our team picked up 10 trends that show that IT/OT convergence is accelerating. Why it matters SPS is one of the world’s most important industrial automation fairs. Technologies showcased there are widely applicable to any industrial company. Smart Production Solutions 2022 Smart...

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The rise of Industry 4.0 in 5 stats

The rise of Industry 4.0 in 5 stats

In short A look at five key statistics shows that Industry 4.0 activity has risen since 2011, with COVID-19 and the 2022 slowdown presenting recent bumps on the road.The analysis considered five indicators: Public search interest, academic papers, start-up funding, M&A activity, and enterprise adoption. Why it matters Increasing activity in Industry 4.0 will likely lead to increased...

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Our View On Industrial IoT

The industrial IoT (IIoT) (related concept: Industry 4.0) is the industrial subset of the Internet of Things and refers to manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, and similar settings in which assets are connected to the internet.

The industrial IoT research stream covers the core elements:

1. Connected Industry Building Block
  • Hardware, such as chips, sensors or gateways
  • Connectivity protocols and services
  • Hosting environments, IoT platforms, and data analytics & AI
  • Applications that are built on top of the software layer
  • Cyber security technologies and methods used throughout the stack
  • Systems integration, connecting systems both vertically and horizontally
2. Disruptive Trends

The technologies and standards which are being be altered or replaced by disruptive trends caused by I4.0 technologies.

3. Supporting Technologies

Six technologies frequently deployed alongside the connected industry building blocks to support the I4.0 key use cases.

  1. Additive Manufacturing (AM)
  2. Augmented and Virtual Reality
  3. Collaborative Robotics
  4. Connected Machine Vision
  5. Drones/UAVs
  6. Self-Driving Vehicles
4. Key Use Cases

Use cases implementing connected industry and/or supporting technologies.

5. Adoption Strategies

OEMs, factories, and industrial automation suppliers are all leveraging I4.0 technologies to differentiate themselves in the market.

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