Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO PostedJune 29, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Digitalization Is Disrupting the Supply Chain 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 PostedJune 21, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Oh, the Things We Can Do 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
Thomas Roth, Hargrove Controls + Automation Cybersecurity Engineer PostedJune 7, 2018 AT 8:30 AM IT/OT Monitoring: Does Your Data Center Have a Check Engine Light? 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. Software Engineer PostedJune 4, 2018 AT 8:30 AM How IIoT Could Help OEMs 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
Martina Vaccaro, Autoware, S.R.L. Marketing Manager PostedApril 26, 2018 AT 8:30 AM The System Integrator’s Role in Industry 4.0 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) PostedApril 10, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Luigi DeBernardini, CEO of Autoware 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: https://www.csiaexchange.com/podcast Read More
William Pollock, Optimation Technology, Inc. President PostedMarch 27, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Disruptive Technologies in Manufacturing 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, Optimation Technology, Inc. President PostedMarch 22, 2018 AT 8:30 AM In Search of IIoT Demand 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. PostedMarch 5, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Viewing System Integration From the Inside 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 PostedMarch 1, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Is Digitalization Different From MES? 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 PostedFebruary 15, 2018 AT 8:30 AM What Does IIoT Mean for MES? 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 PostedJanuary 22, 2018 AT 8:30 AM ISA-95 Is Necessary for Smart Manufacturing 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 PostedDecember 7, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Smart Manufacturing and Its Effect on System Integration 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 PostedOctober 31, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Industrial Internet of Things Integration 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 PostedSeptember 12, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Manufacturing Trends and the MES Connection 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
Sam McIlwain, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Marketing Intern PostedJune 6, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Protect your Manufacturing Process from Hackers and Ransomware 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 PostedMay 16, 2017 AT 8:30 AM The Right Questions to Ask About the Internet of Things 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 PostedSeptember 8, 2016 AT 10:58 AM We (Control System Integrators) Are Ready for IIoT 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