The blog about data-driven and sustainable production

Here you can read about our thoughts on the future of production. About how to become data-driven and collaborate within the industry at large to achieve sustainable production.

Excellence in brown-field connectivity with Digital Twin Contracts™

Interested in connecting a lot of (old) machines to the cloud and making the data more accessible? Read on and we will tell you how this can easily be done in a fast yet flexible and future-proof way with Digital Twin contracts. What is brown-field connectivity? The term

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Oee and how to develop your features in the right order

This article is about OEE and how to avoid mastodon projects or to stumble on the finish line because you are developing your features in the wrong order. Here are some tips from our own experiences and lessons learned about how to implement great system support for the aftermarket.

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How to increase sales in your aftermarket with industrial iot services

In this article we will explain how to increase sales in your aftermarket with industrial iot services. In previous articles about the life of innovative machine manufacturers and their aftermarket (links to the entire series can be found at the bottom), we have described the importance of having a

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How your aftermarket benefits from a data-driven service book

In this article, we take a closer look at services around the machines, which for many machine manufacturers is one of the most important sources of income. You will receive tips on how a connected machine together with a digital data-driven service book simplifies your work and strengthens the

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IOT factory automation for increased aftermarket sales

Here we will explain how IOT factory automation will help increase your aftermarket sales. In the two previous articles in our series about the life of innovative machine manufacturers and their aftermarket (links at the bottom), we described the challenges for a machine manufacturer to build a profitable aftermarket.

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The deficient system support and the aftermarket

The Big Red Machine you see in the image is the hockey team most in tune with each other so far in world history and a perfect metaphor for perfectly synchronized processes and system support. Otherwise, we don’t feel the need to be associated with the former Soviet Union.

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Industry 4.0 and the costs to avoid in your aftermarket

This is about industry 4.0 and the life of innovative machine manufacturers and their aftermarket. What are the golden eggs in your aftermarket? A machine manufacturer, who has built up a well-functioning aftermarket can count on a steady income flow for a long time to come. On top

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Data-driven support for increased customer satisfaction

With data-driven support you see an immediate effect on support staff and customers A large part of our customers are companies developing, manufacturing and selling their own machines. In addition to a good physical product, their customers expect fast and knowledgeable support. That’s where a data-driven support comes in.

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Industrial internet of things vs IoT? Same same, or different?

Most people know that machines and devices can communicate with other machines or with a human. Or vice versa. But is this internet of things? Or is it IIoT, Industrial IoT? Or neither? The correct answer is: it depends. Here we will explain the basics of industrial internet of

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PropTech, a gamechanger in property asset management

Introduction A 6-minute read on why the property asset management business now is ready for a digital transformation and PropTech. Why is the property management business still a digital laggard? In industrial automation, no one questions the urgency for more digitalized processes. Every percentage of effectiveness gained in production can be

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IoT automation and the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development

A 6-minute read on how IoT automation and PropTech can help achieve sustainable development with a focus on goals 9, 11, and 12 of the UN Agenda 2030. Sustainability is not taken lightly anymore The late professor in Global Health, Dr. Hans Rosling, had a mantra as an evangelist

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7 ways to cut your cloud costs for Industrial IoT

.Many have learnt the hard way Recently, we have been contacted by several procurement consultants specialized in Industrial IoT (Industrial Internet of Things). The existence of these kind of services is a good sign that the market matures. Compared to previous years, customers have a much clearer picture of

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Lora simplifies industrial IoT

LoRa makes the industrial IoT more accessible. So what is it and what does it mean? We have gathered frequently asked questions and answers here. Do you have more questions? Please contact Us! Why wireless traffic system for industrial IoT? The major advantage in using wireless data traffic system

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A bright idea

Connectitude IoT LightUp From idea to product over a weekend Background We at Connectitude always strive to make things easily accessible and highly visual. No matter if it is for alarm and event notifications for Industrial IoT, using our Connectitude IIoT Platform, or if it is about internal notifications

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Industry automation and soft values

This si about industry automation and how to improve communication and teamwork between production shifts. The daily matters are what matters Those you meet in the industry will have an interest, and sometimes even demands from management, to optimize production through smart industry automation. True. Also, most people today

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Why IIoT?

As a manufacturing entrepreneur you have probably heard of IIoT or IoT. However, have you taken the time to find out what it is and how it can be beneficial for your company? Here we will explain the difference between the two. IoT (Internet of Things) is the more

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Why IIoT and Machine Learning

So why (IIoT) Industrial Internet of Things and Machine Learning (ML) you may ask yourself? Richard Irwin explains in the article “Combining Machine Learning with IIoT Should Be Your Priority” how the combination will help you to save money, improve uptime and performance. IIoT has really accelerated since the

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Machine Learning basics

Quite often we see these words generously thrown out. Often it is in the right context, but sometimes not. To make it work we need data or input. The more the better, which means that predictions can be more accurate. Machine learning is not a new thing, it is

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IIoT & IoT

Most people have stumbled upon the buzzword IoT, especially now when consumer products more or less have been connected to the Internet. Even the washer machine comes with an internet connection these days. However, it’s important to know the difference between Industrial IoT (IIoT) and IoT. IIoT is sprung

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