With momentum and acceptance growing across the manufacturing sector around the increasing levels of connected devices, and a deeper understanding of the benefits of embracing the wider concept of the industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0, there’s a growing debate around where this technology revolution is heading.
So, to help engineers make a successful foray into the world of IIoT – or continue their journey – RS Components spoke to industry representatives, including manufacturers and end users, to discover answers to some key questions around this vast topic. Here, we offer advice on where to start, outline the opportunities and pitfalls of IIoT, and offer some insight into achieving the Holy Grail of turning the data gathered into valuable, actionable information.
