SMART INDUSTRY
IIoT Applications, Use Cases, Industry Trends
IoT Meets Insurance: Tapping the Potentials
2024-01-10The insurance industry, traditionally cautious in embracing new technologies, is undergoing a transformative phase with the arrival of the Internet of Things (IoT). The emergence of IoT offers new opportunities for insurance companies to enhance risk assessment and offer more tailored services. ....read more
Embracing Industry 4.0: The Shift Towards Cloud IIoT Platforms like OCTOBUS in Factory Automation
2023-08-08 by Egils RubenisIn today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, smart factories are gaining significant momentum as the driving force behind increased productivity and operational efficiency. With the advent of Industry 4.0, factory automation is witnessing a paradigm shift, with more and more factories opting to send data from Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to cloud-based Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms. This article explores the reasons behind this transformation and the crucial importance it holds for the future of manufacturing....read more
Integrating Factory I/O with OCTOBUS via SIMATIC S7 1200
2023-02-15In this video we would like to demonstrate how you can effectively learn automation technologies, simulate various automation processes, and practice troubleshooting routines with the help of Factory I/O and our OCTOBUS IIoT Platform. Factory I/O is a 3D factory simulation environment which can be used for learning and qualification in the field of automation technologies. It allows you to quickly build a virtual factory using a selection of common industrial components. Factory I/O also includes many scenes inspired by typical industrial applications, ranging from beginner to advanced difficulty levels. Factory I/O uses drivers to interface with PLC, Soft PLC, PLC simulators, Modbus, and many other technologies.
Global Operations Monitoring and Improvement Center
2022-11-10The video outlines the capabilities of OCTOBUS in enabling businesses to monitor equipment performance continuously across global production facilities, no matter where they are located. It identifies weak spots and initiates corrective measures in real-time, complying with high security and data protection standards. With features like customizable dynamic dashboards, real-time updates, notifications, and detailed visualization tools like heatmaps, OCTOBUS allows companies to enhance efficiency, monitor the overall health of machinery, and automate processes such as the replacement of critical spare parts, etc.