Upgrading for Industry 4.0: How Siemens S7-1500 Migration Solves Hidden Legacy Challenges and Why Modern Manufacturing Can’t Afford to Wait

Avadh Nagaralawala, Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant | PMP

This article explains why migration to the S7-1500 platform is becoming urgent, the hidden challenges engineers face during transition, and how modern PLC architecture supports Industry 4.0 readiness, improved reliability, and long-term performance.

Driving Performance Improvement on the Shop Floor with Production Data

Q&A with Gabe Maentz, Vice President of Solutions | Datanomix

One of my favorite customer lines is, “I need parts, not charts.” And that really captures what Datanomix is about: helping manufacturers solve real business problems by clearly showing what’s happening on their shop floor.

Rugged Surface Pro xCase with Badge Readers Elevates Workforce Safety & Mustering for Umicore

Case Study from | Mobile Demand

When global materials technology and recycling leader Umicore set out to modernize employee tracking and emergency mustering processes, they turned to Savance Workplace for a customized digital workforce management solution.

Discovering Manufacturing Bottlenecks Through AI and Machine Learning Analysis

Article from Lou Farrell, Revelutionized

Manufacturing slowdowns come from many sources. That diversity makes it challenging for executives to identify the top causes without help. Well-trained AI and machine learning algorithms can analyze the data and recommend suggestions for improvement.

2025 Top Article - Common Misconceptions Manufacturers have about AI

Q&A with Ghazanfar Ghori is President and CTO | Enterprise64

With over 25 years of experience advising mid-market companies, Ghori provides a grounded yet progressive-looking take on where manufacturers should focus, what misconceptions to avoid, and how to get started without overhauling everything.

2025 Top Article - AUTOMATION IS UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF AM SERVICES

Felix Manley, Co-founder | 3D People

In this article, I want to dive into the role automation plays in the approach to AM services, highlighting the benefits it delivers to customers, how it drives operational efficiency, and why it’s essential for the future of this industry.

2025 Top Article - Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance

Q&A with Rob Milner, Director of Business Development for Condition Monitoring | Teledyne FLIR

Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.

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How private 5G empowers manufacturers to maximize AI use cases

Article from Ryan Pettijohn, 5G Systems Integration Manager, 1Finity – a Fujitsu company

While Wi-Fi networks have historically met the basic wireless connectivity needs of some manufacturing operations, they increasingly fall short in more complex, high-demand industrial environments.

Beyond the Device: The Real Drivers of Industrial Mobility

Article from Bhanu Handa, Product Management Leader at Dell Technologies

Accessories don’t just complement rugged devices, they complete them. They turn durability into productivity, resilience into results, and hardware into workflow platforms.

Why B2B IAM Is Essential for Modern Manufacturing

Article from Jose Caso, B2B IAM at Thales

VPN access is widely used without strong safeguards regarding whether those users should be trusted or what they’re entitled to access. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting VPN setups.

From Idea to Print: Creality SPARKX i7 Debuts at CES 2026 for Everyday Creators

01/08/26, 06:10 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Engineering

The showcase highlighted Creality's latest progress in intelligent, AI-enabled fabrication, demonstrating how advanced 3D creation technologies are becoming more accessible, intuitive, and closely aligned with everyday creative use cases.

HARTING Americas Drives Global Growth with 33% Sales Increase

01/07/26, 02:27 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Global industrial connectivity manufacturer reports 17% worldwide growth and outlines key industry trends for 2026

CWC and PMMI Collaborate To Sponsor Life Cycle Assessment Framework

01/07/26, 11:08 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

Two-year, ISO-aligned initiative will deliver a site-specific LCA template to help municipalities and waste operators consistently measure greenhouse gas emissions, material recovery, and circular product outputs from landfill- and incinerator-based RRG systems.

Aerotech Demonstrates Latest Advances in Motion Control for High-Precision Manufacturing Applications

01/07/26, 10:30 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

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Emerson Named 2026 'Industrial IoT Company of the Year'

01/07/26, 07:32 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering | EMERSON

IoT Breakthrough Awards recognizes company for innovation, driving future of AI-enabled autonomous operations

FLIR Si1-LD - Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera for Compressed Air Leak Detection

The FLIR Si1-LD is an easy-to-use acoustic imaging camera for locating and quantifying pressurized leaks in compressed air systems. This lightweight, one-handed camera is designed to help maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering professionals identify air leaks faster than with traditional methods. Built with a carefully constructed array of MEMS microphones for high sensitivity, the Si1-LD produces a precise acoustic image that visually displays ultrasonic information, even in loud, industrial environments. The acoustic image is overlaid in real time on a digital image, allowing you to accurately pinpoint the source of the sound, with onboard analytics which quantify the losses being incurred. The Si1-LD features a plugin that enables you to import acoustic images to FLIR Thermal Studio suite for offline editing, analysis, and advanced report creation. Field analysis and reporting can also be done using the FLIR Acoustic Camera Viewer cloud service. Transferring of images can be managed via memory stick or USB data cable. Through a regular maintenance routine, the FLIR Si1-LD can help facilities reduce their environmental impact and save money on utility bills.

Datanomix

(Nashua, NH, United States of America)

Datanomix empowers manufacturers of all sizes to increase productivity and profitability through its Data-Powered Production™ solutions. Its product portfolio includes Production Monitoring, G-Code Cloud™ + DNC, TMAC AI™, and ToolAnalytix™ - all designed to turn machine data into actionable insights with zero operator input. Headquartered in New Hampshire, Datanomix software analyzes real-time production signals to identify bottlenecks, improve quality, and provide prescriptive coaching to drive continuous improvement. For more information, visit www.datanomix.io.