Artificial intelligence is no longer a sci-fi trope, it’s real and it’s here. Even though you mostly hear about AI in the service sector, engineers have found ways to leverage AI for industrial businesses as well. One of the most effective applications for AI in industry is equipment condition monitoring. You don’t even need to buy new equipment to access this powerful technology. Here’s how it works and what you need to take your business into the future.
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Can Digital Transformation Transform the Supply Chain?
All Content, Digital Manufacturing, Research
The last two years have completely shaken the supply chain. Disruptions in shipping and port operations have left container ships lingering off coasts worldwide. Production of complex components like computer chips and mobile phones has been stifled by delays in raw material delivery. Disruptions are to be expected, but the resulting negative effects can be prevented with a digital transformation of the supply chain. Let’s take a closer look at what this transformation entails.
AI’s Impact on Aerospace in the Next Decade
Aerospace and Defense, All Content, Artificial Intelligence, Research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is much more than a buzzword. Machine learning algorithms coupled with massive databases are making it possible for companies to surge forward in a fraction of the time it would take engineers with just a pen and paper. In particular, the aerospace industry is beginning to tap into the potential of AI. We expect some major leaps forward in the next decade thanks to AI. Here are some of the breakthroughs you can expect to see.
What Takes Place During the Digital Transformation Process?
All Content, Digital Manufacturing, Research
The digital revolution is here and businesses that want to survive need to keep up with the digital transformation. So how does this process work? The goal of this process is to keep your business adaptable to changes in the status quo by continually upgrading your technology and making changes to the organizational elements of your business to keep up with demand. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
How Does Smart Grid Technology Work?
All Content, Digital Manufacturing, Research
The future of energy is renewable, so it makes sense that digital transformation is turning to new technology that conserves, rather than spends, energy. Smart grid technology is an emerging solution that integrates digital communication technology with two-way electricity flow to create a more sustainable network. But how does it work?
Why Modern Pipeline Monitoring Is Essential for Power Efficiency
All Content, Digital Manufacturing
Even though power generation gets a disproportionate share of the attention in the energy sector, the underlying network of pipelines and power lines that make energy production and distribution possible is just as important. Pipelines aren’t flashy or exciting, but they’re essential to your operations. To keep your business running smoothly, you need modern pipeline monitoring technology.
What Is Power Quality Analysis and Why Is It Important?
All Content, Digital Manufacturing
Whether you run a factory, a massive power plant, or just the infrastructure between it all, having clean, reliable power is a must. Power quality can be affected by a number of variables at various points in your systems, regardless of their size. That’s why power quality analysis is vital to ensure that your equipment is functioning properly. There are several other benefits to regular power quality maintenance.
The High Importance of Proper Pipeline Maintenance
All Content, Digital Manufacturing
The oil industry is the lifeblood of nations like Saudi Arabia. Even as the world transitions away from fossil fuels, there will always be a need for oil in manufacturing and energy production. That means pipelines are unlikely to be uprooted any time soon. However, as infrastructure ages, pipeline maintenance becomes even more important. Not only will well-maintained pipelines yield positive effects on your company’s bottom line, but it can help keep your enterprise out of trouble.
What Can You Do With a Smart Grid Testbed?
Digital Manufacturing, Research
As we push towards a greener future, we’re trapped between two extremes. On one hand, there’s the carbon-heavy, reliable power plant that keeps the lights on regardless of what nature wills. On the other, we have a massive influx of fickle renewable energy that refuses to adhere to schedules. Our aging electrical grid wasn’t designed to handle these two modes of production. The first step towards a smarter grid is implementing a smart grid testbed to answer these tough questions.
Automation: Transforming Energy in the Next Decade
Digital Manufacturing, Research
It might not seem like it on the surface, but the industry sector is exactly where automation can be the most effective. Industrial automation will improve and streamline the way the average heavy industry organization works, which ultimately improves both productivity and profit. Particularly in the energy sector, automated processes can be incredibly beneficial.
Understanding Massive MIMO Technology
Digital Manufacturing, Research
The fervor surrounding 5G and modern Wi-Fi 6 standards may seem rather unusual. We certainly didn’t have the same quantity of discussion when we leapt from 3G to 4G, or when Wi-Fi 5 (ac) was introduced. It’s reached a point where we’re inundated with misinformation and conspiracy theories. What’s so special about these new wireless communication methods? The key ingredient that separates them from their predecessors is known as Massive MIMO, and it’s poised to change connectivity forever.
Using Asset Monitoring Technology: What are the Benefits?
Every industrial process relies on complex equipment. An equipment failure can lead to a total shutdown for your company until it’s resolved. A great deal of time is spent making sure each machine functions at its best, but where does that time come from? Valuable personnel, who despite their best efforts, are still only human. Automated asset monitoring has reached maturity and can greatly improve your operations on a number of levels. Let’s look at the benefits of this technology.