Internet of Things
Implement IIoT projects faster with ready-to-configure machine edge solutions Silvia Gonzalez and Nishita Palkar • Emerson OEMs and systems integrators are finding that they can speed development and reduce risk for edge computing, visualization, analytics, and IIoT project solutions by selecting fit-for-purpose hardware and so ware combinations.
Figure 1: Edge solutions for IIoT projects, such as those from Emerson, help developers streamline the selection and implementation effort and reduce risk. | Figures all courtesy of Emerson Designers of automated machinery and systems must truly be multi-discipline masters to combine mechanical, electrical, and automation elements into a comprehensive whole. The degree of complexity is only increasing as end users and OEMs demand more data and analytics om their systems. Seamless access to edgesourced data used to support analytics is necessary to develop insights for improving operational performance while enabling broader business possibilities, such as enhanced support and machine-as-aservice. These capabilities rely on effective edge solutions, which are combinations of hardware and so ware providing connectivity and computing for field-located assets. Some larger organizations employ dedicated staff to handle the specialized aspects of automation engineering, but many companies
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must outsource the effort to systems integration (SI) firms. With so many interrelated details involved with choosing the right automation hardware, so ware, and networking, implementers of all types could use a way of streamlining the design process. Some product vendors have recognized this need and offer ready-to-configure combinations of hardware and so ware to fulfill various edge computing, visualization, analytics, and industrial internet of things (IIoT) roles. These proven and optimized solutions significantly reduce the complexity of selecting, configuring, and supporting automation and IIoT solutions om different sources. This allows developers to focus their efforts more on creating DESIGN WORLD
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