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The Shifting vision of a smart factory

Today, our understanding of the “Smart Factory” is unequivocally linked with AI. This is different to of the first visions of. What became of these early visions? And where are we today?

Why food and beverage manufacturers should adopt a modular approach

By Mohammed Ahmed

Mohammed Ahmed explains how modular production can help food and beverage manufacturers stay profitable and competitive in today’s climate.

Streamlining legacy machine integration

By Giuseppe Menin

Giuseppe Menin explores how the Automation Integration Layer by zenon tackles some of the challenges involved with legacy machine integration.

Bullshit Bingo 4.0

By Stefan Reuther

Stefan Reuther reflects on the past hype surrounding Industry 4.0, and examines where it could all lead next.

Making the switch: From traditional to digital substations

By Jürgen Resch

Jürgen Resch explains what factors to consider when transitioning from traditional to digital substations and how to successfully make the switch.

Supporting machine IT integration in pharma manufacturing

By Giuseppe Menin

Giuseppe Menin and Marco Bellentani explain how User Requirement template document developed by GAMP Italia supports IT integration in pharma manufacturing.

SCADA is dead, or is it?

By Stefan Reuther

Stefan Reuther explores the role modern SCADA systems play in helping manufacturers achieve Industry 4.0 goals.

Who's in charge? Talking about EV connectivity

By Mark Clemens

What happens when you make the physical connection between your electrical vehicle (EV) and a charging station to start charging your vehicle?

Together towards Net Zero

By Emilian Axinia

Industry Manager Emilian Axinia explores why it’s possible to be optimistic about the transformation to Net Zero in the Food & Beverage sector.

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