5G to Accelerate B2B-Integration in (I)IoT Through a Smart Farming Pilot Project

So far, we have only known concepts such as smart cities or smart regions through mainly small, specialist...

What is edge computing, and why is edge computing important for processing real-time data?

Edge computing is cutting-edge technology that is transforming the way we process data in digitally networked ecosystems. But...

Predictive Maintenance – Part 2: How does predictive maintenance work?

This article follows our piece on Predictive Maintenance 101 – What Is It and Where Is It Used?...

Data integration for collaborative assembly

Customers expect increasingly individualized products in very small quantities. In Industry 4.0, this goes all the way to...

Industrial Data Integration – Aggregation and logging of industrial process data by integration of heterogeneous data streams

The integration of the heterogeneous data streams generated in industrial processes enables the optimization of added value. Aggregation...

Digitalization in the Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing companies are faced with the challenge of digital change within their value chain. They continuously need to...

Using Real Time Data in Smart Manufacturing

We are currently in the fourth industrial revolution, which is characterised by widespread digitalisation and connecting all manner...

e-works Industry 4.0 visit to SEEBURGER

The Chinese delegation from e-works visited Bretten on 1.4.2019. As part of their Industry 4.0 company visits, a...

The Bullwhip Effect: What Is It and What Causes It?

Let’s start with a question. What is the connection between a bullwhip and a supply chain? It sounds...

From Drivetrain to Blockchain: transparency in the automotive supply chain

Blockchain is increasingly becoming more widespread in its use outside of just the financial services industry. Providing the...

Showing the invisible: Using Fischertechnik Models to Make the Integration of Industrial Processes Visible

In contrast to the majority of applications, software used in data integration often doesn’t have a nice, intuitive...

B2B E-Commerce Part 4 – Intelligent Systems Integration in E-Commerce

The first part of our blog series on systems integration for e-commerce was an e-commerce 101. The second...

Why Integration Platforms are the Central Hub for Smart Services

Smart Services are becoming more and more important throughout the entire product life cycle of mechanical engineering. As...

Procurement 4.0 – Purchasers as Innovation Scouts

Did you know that procurement processes have a particularly important role in a company’s digital transformation to an...

Predictive Maintenance – Part 1: Predictive Maintenance 101 – What Is It and Where Is It Used?

Sooner or later, components in constant use start to wear out. You need to repair or replace them...

Collaborative product development and data exchange in mechanical engineering and other technical industries

Globally operating companies with development and production sites distributed around the world as well as respective partner networks...

IoT Challenges and Industry 4.0

The opportunities that IIoT and Industry 4.0 solutions offer for businesses are manifold. However, there are a number...

The Bullwhip Effect: Solutions to Tame the Chaos

The bullwhip effect describes a phenomenon in supply chain management. It illustrates how fluctuations in orders increase in...

IIoT (Industrial IoT) and Industry 4.0 – Examples

By connecting and integrating machines and facilities with complex IT systems, IIoT and Industry 4.0 offer new possibilities...

Assembly Control with the Manufacturing Integration Bus

How can robots and other automated components of a plant be efficiently controlled in a heterogeneous IT environment...

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Revolutionize manufacturing and logistics with IIoT solutions that connect devices, analyze data, and optimize operations. Explore real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and smart factories that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Stay ahead by adopting technologies that redefine industrial efficiency.