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29 October 2025
Below are ten of the most capable and active free or open-source IIoT platforms available in 2025.
28 October 2025
This article breaks down how leading manufacturers justify smart factory initiatives through clear ROI modeling, time recovery, and workforce engagement metrics that even the CFO can stand behind.
27 October 2025
Below, we explain two practical methods: combining Excel with real-time machine data through CSV exports and API connections.
24 October 2025
Many factories talk about Lean, Kaizen, or OEE gains — but without reliable, real-time data from machines, progress quickly becomes guesswork. Continuous improvement is only as strong as your ability to measure it, and modern machine monitoring systems close this gap.
23 October 2025
Below are ten of the most relevant free or open-source LIMS solutions for manufacturing quality laboratories today.
22 October 2025
This article looks at MES (Manufacturing Execution System) — the core layer of production process control. Marketing often paints MES as a “silver bullet” that eliminates scrap, slashes costs, and boosts productivity overnight. Sounds great. But how close is that to reality?
21 October 2025
Below are ten of the most relevant free or open-source cybersecurity platforms used in industrial environments in 2025.
20 October 2025
This guide walks you through everything from connecting your machine to building a live dashboard - no licenses, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.
20 October 2025
Below are ten of the most relevant free or open-source SCADA and automation tools for 2025 - suitable for factories, research labs, and integrators aiming for flexibility and control.
17 October 2025
If your plant is connecting assets, implementing MES, ERP, building digital twins, or aligning with smart manufacturing frameworks, IEC 62890 is the standard that makes that data reliable across time.
