The digital networking of machinery represents an economic and technological leap for medium-sized manufacturing companies. With a suitable IIoT platform, machines of any age and from any manufacturer can be networked and controlled.

The digitalization of processes in manufacturing companies enables their transparency. Key performance indicators become visible across the entire value chain.

Manufacturing processes can be adapted at short notice to customer requirements, supply chain-driven changes to the production sequence or product specifics. This saves production time and allows companies to respond flexibly to customer requirements.

But how do you digitize and network heterogeneous machines? How can runtimes be optimized, how can an ERP be integrated and what efficiency gains can be achieved? The white paper provides an overview of the options and best-practice solutions for their application.

The white paper provides answers to the following questions:

• What are the benefits of digitally networked manufacturing for my company?

• What role does the digital platform play in the Industrial Internet of Things?

• Which digital platform is right for me?

• How do I digitize and network my machinery?

• What long-term added value can I achieve from the data obtained?