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# Innovative Thinking
## [Debunking Common Internet of Things Myths](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot-0)
Posted on [March 16, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot-0) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot-0)
The excitement and thrill regarding**[Internet of Things (IoT), Smart-Factory and Industry 4.0](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot)** keeps on sky-rocketing, especially as more manufacturers start embracing these concepts. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIot) is based on forming connections between sensors and equipment, and manipulating the data collected as basis for intelligent decisions. This data alone is then responsible for insights, trends, predictions, etc. that can help organizations boost their productivity.
## [IIoT & Robotics on the Plant Floor](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor)
Posted on [March 09, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor)
Data has always been there around us; it’s only a matter of harnessing it that makes all the difference. The **[Industrial Internet of Things](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot)** is poised to revolutionize manufacturing by arming devices with data and connecting them to a centralized system. In theory, this would enable them to do anything from providing in-depth data, learning machine’s workings and optimizing operations.
## [Financial Benefits of Combing Automation & Safety Projects](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/financial-benefits-of-combing-automation)
Posted on [February 08, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/financial-benefits-of-combing-automation) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/financial-benefits-of-combing-automation)
Dedicated departments for engineering, environment, health and safety can be found in almost every mid to large sized manufacturing company. These departments have little collective knowledge-pool and coherence, since traditionally their KPIs have very little overlapping. For instance, engineers continuously work with operations to improve [productivity & efficiency](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-to-improve-profits-with-control-engineering) of the equipment, while safety professionals analyze & reduce risks. Therefore, it’s very rare for the two departments to cross paths. However, this attitude has to change if an enterprise wants to keep itself at par with the competition and adjust according to the latest market trends.
## [Get Integrated HMI Hardware & Software, but Take Notice of These Cautions](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/get-integrated-hmi-hardware-and-software-but-take-notice-of-these-cautions)
Posted on [January 29, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/get-integrated-hmi-hardware-and-software-but-take-notice-of-these-cautions) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/get-integrated-hmi-hardware-and-software-but-take-notice-of-these-cautions)
There’s no single way to do something right. Instead there are multiple paths of which the most suitable one must be chosen according to the situation. HMIs play a vital role in driving the industrial bandwagon, providing us with monitoring, control & automation capabilities. When [working with HMIs](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/5-steps-to-effective-hmi-programming), there are a few factors that you should be particularly careful about. All of these have been discussed in detail below.
## [Five Ways That Can Advance Robotics in Manufacturing](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/five-ways-that-can-advance-robotics-in-manufacturing)
Posted on [January 24, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/five-ways-that-can-advance-robotics-in-manufacturing) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
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Despite the string of **[advancements in the field of automation, robotics](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits-of-manufacturing-automation)** remains a relatively young field, holding promises that would take years to mature on a large-scale. The success of robots however has sparked interest of several businesses, and many have started migrating towards this technology.
## [The Growth of Industrial Robotics: FANUC on the Rise](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-growth-of-industrial-robotics-fanuc-on-the-rise)
Posted on [January 18, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-growth-of-industrial-robotics-fanuc-on-the-rise) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-growth-of-industrial-robotics-fanuc-on-the-rise)
It’s strange how so many of us accept [the existence of robots](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics) and the role they play in our life, but so little of us actually know about the brains behind such technology. **[FANUC](https://www.fanucamerica.com/)** is one of those companies that has its hands in everything, but is almost never publicly recognized for it. FANUC is the world’s largest maker of industrial robots, and has over 400,000 machines dedicated to this task.
## [The Effective System Integrator](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-effective-system-integrator)
Posted on [January 03, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-effective-system-integrator) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-effective-system-integrator)
At one point or another, a manufacturing company looking to automate their systems would require the services of a System Integrator (SI). Knowing about the traits and practices of a good System Integrator can go a long way, and help build a system that pays itself off with the passage of time.
## [Advice from Integrators on HMIs, Wireless, Cloud and Thin Clients](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/advice-from-integrators-on-hmi-wireless-cloud-and-thin-clients)
Posted on [December 15, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/advice-from-integrators-on-hmi-wireless-cloud-and-thin-clients) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
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Winners of the [2017 System Integrator of the Year award](https://www.controleng.com/index.php?id=1374) were asked to provide valuable advance on system designs and technologies including HMIs, wireless, cloud, Industrial IoT, etc. so that others may get better insight and get acquainted with best practices.
## [Industrial IoT Expands the Maintenance Maturity Model](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/industrial-iot-expands-the-maintenance-maturity-model)
Posted on [November 27, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/industrial-iot-expands-the-maintenance-maturity-model) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/industrial-iot-expands-the-maintenance-maturity-model)
The ultimate goal of [Internet of Things](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/topic/industry-trends/page/Internet%20of%20Things) based technologies & equipment is to phase-out manual processes and replace them with efficient, automated ones. With the introduction of IoT to industrial environments, new automated systems are emerging that are able to take care of all processes involved with asset management, right from collecting data to carrying out inspections through in-depth analysis.
## [Why Move Towards Industrial Robotics?](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics)
Posted on [November 10, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation)
[](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics)
While robots do bring numerous benefits in terms of [efficiency, safety and reliability](http://www.premierautomation.com/what-we-do/robotics/) for an industry, at the same time they tend to overwhelm workers with the notion that their jobs are going to be replaced. The reaction is quite common, especially in small to medium sized firms for whom automation is more of a necessity to stay competitive.
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