As manufacturers accelerate investments in AI, automation, Industrial IoT, and smart factories, many overlook the one technology that connects everything: the network. In his latest Industrial Equipment News (IEN) byline, Chris Alberding, Chief Product Officer at BCN, explains why network infrastructure has become the foundation of successful digital manufacturing initiatives.
The article explores how network bottlenecks can slow production, increase downtime, and prevent manufacturers from realizing the full value of Industry 4.0 investments. High-performance, resilient connectivity enables real-time data, machine-to-machine communication, AI-driven analytics, and operational efficiency across the factory floor. Modern manufacturing doesn’t just need smarter machines—it needs smarter networks.
Read the full article:
https://www.ien.com/automation/blog/22971822/the-hidden-cost-of-smart-manufacturing-when-the-network-becomes-the-bottleneck
Connect with Chris Alberding on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisalberding/
