Digital Transformation Viewpoints

Featured here are original and timely articles from ARC analysts and guest writers on topics such as Digitization, New Business Models, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and Smart Manufacturing. We dive into technologies such as additive manufacturing, machine learning, asset performance management, device connectivity, IIoT architecture, cybersecurity, augmented reality, and more related to digitization and transformation of industries, infrastructure, and cities. Our goal is to provide readers with clear and concise analyses, opinions, and discussion of these trends, technologies, and services.

Apr
05
2017
— Industry Trends

Simulia Analyst Conference: Follow-up

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Dassault Systèmes’ Simulia headquarters for their first ever Simulia analyst conference. As Dassault Systèmes’ CAE (Computer Assisted Engineering) brand, Simulia encompasses all DS simulation solutions.
Apr
04
2017
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

Saying Goodbye to 2G Connections

So last Saturday was April 1, which as everyone knows is April Fool’s Day. But if you woke up in Singapore and wondered why you could no longer use your mobile phone, it was not down to someone playing a prank.
Mar
31
2017
Craig Resnick — Industry Trends

Is IIoT a Justification for Automation Modernization

Automation modernization remains one of the major issues faced by manufacturers.  ARC estimates that $65 billion worth of automation systems are nearing the end of their useful life.
Mar
30
2017
— Industry Trends

Siemens Innovation Day USA

The Siemens Innovation Day, held at their Central Research and Development Center in Princeton was a showcase of disruptive, “game-changing” technologies.  The event was a great chance to hear Siemens’ perspective regarding high value opportunities for digital transformation and its general app
Mar
28
2017
— Industry Trends

Industrial Platforms Complicate IIoT Analytics Decisions

“All you really need to know for the moment is that the universe is a lot more complicated than you might think, even if you start from a position of thinking it's pretty damn complicated in the first place.”

Douglas Adams, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Mar
24
2017
— Industry Trends

Who Is Responsible for Reliability?

Who is responsible for reliability at your facility? A common response to this question from the asset performance management community is everybody.  ARC supports this position and there is growing evidence that this message is reaching the end user community.
Mar
23
2017
— Industry Trends

Simulation for Digital Transformation

My colleague, Will Hastings, and I recently attended SIMULIA Day. SIMULIA is the Dassault Systèmés (DS) brand for simulation and analysis solutions (computer aided engineering (CAE)).
Mar
22
2017
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

Mercedes Moves to Smart Manufacturing

The automotive industry is currently undergoing its most dramatic changes since the invention of the automobile. That's according to Eckart Mayer, president and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan, who spoke at this month’s inaugural