Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO Digitalization Is Disrupting the Supply Chain PostedJune 29, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/digitalization-disrupting-supply-chain A range of technologies have changed the industrial landscape. Companies that can successfully manage those technologies will also change the way they manage their supply chain. Read More
Michael Bachelor, Bachelor Controls, Inc. President Oh, the Things We Can Do PostedJune 21, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/oh-things-we-can-do When considering the important anatomy of an Internet of Things system, don’t neglect your focus on the ‘things’ themselves. Then you can worry about the cloud, analytics and dashboards. Read More
, Hargrove Controls + Automation IT/OT Monitoring: Does Your Data Center Have a Check Engine Light? PostedJune 7, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/it-ot-monitoring-does-your-data-center-have-check-engine-light Redundant designs have become so capable that we often don’t miss a beat when a failure occurs. Without monitoring these assets, issues can fly under the radar until a catastrophic failure occurs. Read More
Elisa Costa, Autoware, S.R.L. Business Operations Manager How IIoT Could Help OEMs PostedJune 4, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/how-iiot-could-help-oems If machine builders are not incorporating an Industrial Internet of Things solution into their systems, they’re missing out on an opportunity to grow their businesses with additional services for their customers. Read More
, Autoware, S.R.L. The System Integrator’s Role in Industry 4.0 PostedApril 26, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/system-integrators-role-industry-40 Moving beyond the hype and buzzwords, an integrator brings knowledge of many different products and industrial sectors to help get the most value from your digital transformation. Read More
, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Luigi DeBernardini, CEO of Autoware PostedApril 10, 2018 AT 8:30 AM http://talkingindustrialautomation.com/luigi-debernardini-ceo-of-autoware Luigi DeBernardini, CEO of Autoware, a system integrator in Vicenza, Italy. explains how IIOT (the industrial internet of things) can help manufacturers understand what’s happening real-time in their plant, and explains it with a very understandable and practical analogy. Learn what type of help Luigi’s customers ask of him, and that sometimes what a customer asks for is not always the proper solution. Enjoy getting to know Luigi. Visit our podcast page at: ... Read More
William Pollock, Re:Build Optimation Technology, LLC General Manager Disruptive Technologies in Manufacturing PostedMarch 27, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/disruptive-technologies-manufacturing As we launch into 2018, here’s a look at some of the key technologies that can not only disrupt, but also revitalize manufacturing in the coming year. Read More
William Pollock, Re:Build Optimation Technology, LLC General Manager In Search of IIoT Demand PostedMarch 22, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/search-iiot-demand Though there is plenty of potential for Industrial Internet of Things technologies, IIoT has not yet come of age in many manufacturing plants. That could change with the 2018 economy. Read More
, Loman Control Systems, Inc. Viewing System Integration From the Inside PostedMarch 5, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/viewing-system-integration-inside A collection of thoughts from system integrators about the state of automation and controls in manufacturing, along with some advice about how to get where you’re going. Read More
Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO Is Digitalization Different From MES? PostedMarch 1, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/digitalization-different-mes The idea that new digital technologies replace the manufacturing execution system is confusing and risky. A serious digitalization initiative should start with a good MES/MOM system. Read More
, Avid Solutions What Does IIoT Mean for MES? PostedFebruary 15, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/what-does-iiot-mean-mes The Industrial Internet of Things is a productivity enabler and a complement to your existing manufacturing execution system, not a replacement. Read More
Michael Bachelor, Bachelor Controls, Inc. President ISA-95 Is Necessary for Smart Manufacturing PostedJanuary 22, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/isa-95-necessary-smart-manufacturing An information model used to define the interface between control functions and other enterprise functions, ISA-95 does not become dated over time the way technology would. It provides a smarter way to push ahead. Read More
Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO Smart Manufacturing and Its Effect on System Integration PostedDecember 7, 2017 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/smart-manufacturing-and-its-effect-system-integration System integrators will have to be ready to change their business model, at least in part, by offering subscription services or by focusing on other aspects of their business that may be less impacted by the Smart Manufacturing transformation. Read More
Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO Industrial Internet of Things Integration PostedOctober 31, 2017 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/industrial-internet-things-integration When it comes to integrating systems for the Industrial Internet of Things, plan for elastic logistics and flexible manufacturing processes. Read More
Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO Manufacturing Trends and the MES Connection PostedSeptember 12, 2017 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/manufacturing-trends-and-mes-connection Improve your decision making and efficiency by coordinating trans-formative technologies to work together, rather than considering them unrelated to each other. Read More
, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Protect your Manufacturing Process from Hackers and Ransomware PostedJune 6, 2017 AT 8:30 AM A look at ransomware’s most disruptive attack in history, WannaCry, and four Best Practices companies can use to protect their systems and operations from future attacks. Read More
, Cogito Automation, LLC The Right Questions to Ask About the Internet of Things PostedMay 16, 2017 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/right-questions-ask-about-internet-things No matter where you are, it's tough to escape discussion of the Internet of Things. Like any other automation topic, you need to consider the source of information when making decisions regarding your situation. Read More
, Avid Solutions We (Control System Integrators) Are Ready for IIoT PostedSeptember 8, 2016 AT 10:58 AM http://www.automationworld.com/we-are-ready-iiot Not all industrial control system integrators are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things. We are ready to help our customers move forward with this nascent technology. Read More