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IoT App Development Gets Agility Boost From Container Technologies

For the most part, container technologies have been developed for traditional enterprise IT environments and have enabled modern cloud architecture. But there are also similarities and advantages to adopting containers for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), according to Tim Winter, chief technology officer at Machfu, a provider of IIoT solutions. A container is a […]

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Hyper-convergence at the Edge

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has barely started to grow in terms of connecting devices to cloud, and already, performance constraints, bandwidth costs, and latency requirements have forced end users and vendors to move toward more computing, analytics, and functionality distributed at the edge. Hyper-convergence will empower end users to standardize multiple services, systems, […]

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High-performance Edge Computing

High Performance Edge Computing (HPEC) means bringing high-performance computing capabilities – typically found in data center infrastructures – into hardware systems deployable at the edge, where environmental conditions are typically harsh. This requires a rugged and compact design to ensure reliable and sustained operations in a wide range of temperatures and in difficult shock and […]

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Industrial IoT: A Critical Success Factor for Manufacturers

Data that lives in disconnected manufacturing siloes make it tough to analyze insights that can be used in everyday business to improve operational efficiencies. The industrial Internet of things (IIoT) is a network of always-connected “things” and systems that produce data and increase business connectivity to drive efficiency. Download this whitepaper to learn how to […]

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Argent Case Study

For more than 40 years, Argent has specialized in the fabrication and distribution of unique adhesive and die-cut solutions. See why Argent relies on the Plex Manufacturing Platform to remain competitive and support their open book management. At a Glance: • Argent’s legacy ERP system was cumbersome, costly, and disruptive to the business just to […]

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MES For Dummies

Just for manufacturers. An easy-to-understand guide to controlling factory operations, improving production visibility and driving quality with MES. Explore 7 Chapters: • Why manufacturing companies need an MES • How business processes are being digitized • Keys to controlling factory operations • Ways to improve production visibility • How manufacturing is getting smarter • How […]

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State of Manufacturing Technology Report

Download this year’s free State of Manufacturing Technology Report from Plex and LNS Research today to see how Smart manufacturers are able to quickly adapt, evolve and pivot to become the most successful in today’s turbulent business environment. How manufacturers are planning for and relying upon technology to achieve future success. • Manufacturing technology options […]