DATA & ANALYTICS
AI technology is growing exponentially within the manufacturing industry , here we look at how by combining it with IIoT it can bring more efficiencies
WRITTEN BY : CATHERINE GRAY
The internet of things ( IoT ) is now commonplace in society . By collecting masses of data , IoT devices can offer users insights to save time and money .
This technology can be extended into the industrial sector to enable better efficiencies and reliability in operations . The industrial internet of things , or IIoT , and its devices provide greater data visibility , improved performance , and opportunities for automation .
By combining IIoT and artificial intelligence ( AI ) manufacturers will be better equipped to manage the influxes of data collected by the smart sensors and devices to support operations .
These advantages brought to manufacturers through the combination of AI and IIoT will ultimately bring forward new insights into how operators manage data in manufacturing . Due to the benefits it brings , smart sensor IIoT technology has grown significantly in recent years and is expected to grow in the future .
To remain competitive , manufacturers and supply chains are looking for technological solutions to keep them agile and competitive .
“ Before IIoT , factories were operating semiblind and in reactive mode . Being able to apply machine learning ( ML ) or AI to factory data allows manufacturers to predict and plan for future outcomes ,” said Jose Favilla , Director , Global Industrial Sector , Industry 4.0 Leader at IBM .
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