--- title: Premier Automation Blog | Industrial Revolution description: Industrial Revolution | The best blog on industrial automation, robotics, system integration, and electrical engineering. --- - a - [eBay Store](http://stores.ebay.com/premierautomationllc) - [PanelShop.com](https://panelshop.com/) - [Careers](http://careers.premierautomation.com/) - [Resources](https://premierautomation.com/resources/) - [Visitors](https://premierautomation.com/resources/visitors/) - b - [What We Do](http://www.premierautomation.com/what-we-do/) - [Solutions](http://www.premierautomation.com/solutions/) - [Robotics](https://www.premierautomation.com/robotics/) - [Who We Help](http://www.premierautomation.com/who-we-help/) - [Our Story](http://www.premierautomation.com/our-story/) - [Contact](https://info.premierautomation.com/contact) ## We’re here to help in any way we can, contact us today. **Phone:** [412.373.3700](tel:4123733700) **Fax:** 412.373.2900 **Email:** [sales@premierautomation.com](mailto:sales@premierautomation.com) [![premierautomation](https://info.premierautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/premierautomation-May/logo.jpg?width=480&name=logo.jpg "premierautomation")](http://www.premierautomation.com/) - 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There are several power supply configurations that have made their way into the plant floor as the applications gain more diversity, i.e. from motors to sensitive electronic equipment. ## [IIoT and Predictive Analytics](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-predictive-analytics) Posted on [April 03, 2019](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-predictive-analytics) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/IIoT%20and%20Predictive%20Analytics.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-predictive-analytics) **[Industrial Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Digital Factory](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor),** and so on, are buzz words that every marketing executive likes to use. But their extensive adoption today has made them into applicable technologies, allowing manufacturers to achieve the universal goal of higher productivity. ## [IIoT and CMMS Integration](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-cmms-integration) Posted on [March 13, 2019](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-cmms-integration) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/iiot%20and%20cmms.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-cmms-integration) The factory floor is getting major upgrades to bring it at par with modern technological advancements that have for long been adopted by the IT industry. The increasing popularity of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and **[the unstoppable wave of Internet of Things (IoT)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot)**, is leading to new possibilities, one that would result in synergy through integration. IoT refers to all gadgets, hardware and software that are connected over a network. Even a Bluetooth speaker at home connected to your smartphone is a viable candidate for the “things” that form IoT infrastructure. As more devices get connected to the internet, the possibilities of achieving automation increases. For instance, a handheld scanner connected to the internet, can scan an object through RFID/NFC technology and eliminate the need for any manual inputs, directly uploading data to the shipment portal. When CMMS solution come into the equation, extra automation can be achieved as it can act as a hub for all communications. When facilities run online, connected to the internet, floods of data will be entered into the system. While this may undermine the capacity of the system, in the longer run it will be beneficial as companies will have more data to gain insights from, which would ultimately lead to greater intelligence. This **[gives way to the concept of Big Data](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/turning-big-data-analytics-into-actionable-information)**. CMMS analytical capabilities combined with personnel who hold the ability to interpret the vast amount of data would work together to provide actionable insights to the management, giving way to predictive maintenance. The data received from each asset will also become more intricate as the stats for a particular machine’s performance and health will increase along with the sample frequency. For instance, let’s consider several generators connected to a CMMS. The parameters for each of these assets are continuously being monitored with the aid of a predictive maintenance algorithm. At some point, the need for maintenance will arise. With conventional systems, a CMMS will have lesser amount of actionable information to provide a set time frame at which maintenance becomes necessary. However, when assets are part of the IoT framework, personnel can gain accurate know-how of the workings of the generator, and the maintenance schedule is bound to be more accurate. This results in greater cost-savings and decreased downtime. As maintenance managers get more insights into the future requirements, they can efficiently plan the resources-on-hand. The idea isn’t far fetched as companies have already started reaping the rewards, a prime example being that of **[Caterpillar](https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2017/02/07/iot-and-big-data-at-caterpillar-how-predictive-maintenance-saves-millions-of-dollars/#49686beb7240)**. A cohesive system that runs with the combined effort of **[IoT and CMMS will form the future factory floor](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/industry-5.0-what-does-the-future-hold)**, taking the stress off humans and limiting their activities to high-profile interruptions or maintenance activities. For instance, if a forklift is bound to go out of order, the CMMS solution will notify the plant manager of its condition, from whereon, an order can be automatically placed for the required spare part. Maintenance activities can be carried out once the part has been delivered to the factory during a time when the forklift is under minimal use, reducing downtime and interruptions. The best way to keep up with this future trend is to indulge in self-education as there is no unified or standardized resource from which one can learn about the capabilities of IoT. By keeping in touch with software vendors, learning about the new features of your CMMS and evaluating your team’s capabilities, you can reap the rewards of these innovations and boost the return on investment and competitiveness of your organization.   **Interested in learning more?** **Visit our website [www.premierautomation.com](http://premierautomation.com), or talk to one of our specialists today.** ## [What is Smart Manufacturing?](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-is-smart-manufacturing) Posted on [October 15, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-is-smart-manufacturing) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/Premier%20Template.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/what-is-smart-manufacturing) There is a lot of buzz in the industrial world today claiming that we’ve entered into a new era of **[industrial revolution](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor)**, the fourth to be exact. The primary motivators behind these discussions has been the increased involvement of internet within the industry, but before we can truly declare a paradigm shift, we must understand each individual revolution. 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