Leveraging The Power of Industrial Data

This whitepaper discusses how to leverage industrial data for enhanced manufacturing operations. It highlights the challenges of disconnected "islands of data" caused by legacy systems and incompatible protocols. The paper advocates for scalable edge computing platforms that provide protocol conversion, cloud integration, and real-time data processing to bridge these data gaps. It also emphasizes the growing importance of remote access and cloud-based analytics for multi-location operations. Additionally, the paper covers the role of advanced visualization tools, like HMIs and panel meters, in helping operators access real-time data to optimize productivity.