Ep. 180 - Manufacturing in Motion: Insights on Global Trends Challenges & New Technologies from ICC

Manufacturing Hub

In this engaging episode of Manufacturing Hub, hosts Dave Griffith and Vlad Romanov break down all the latest advancements, insights, and trends from the Ignition Community Conference (ICC) 2024. Known for its deep dives into cutting-edge industrial technology, the ICC gathers experts from around the world to discuss and collaborate on the future of manufacturing tech, and this episode brings those conversations directly to you.

With key industry thought leaders like Esteban Nunez of NV Tech and Francisco Carreon from Inductive Automation Australia, Dave and Vlad explore the state of digital transformation, IT-OT convergence, and how innovative tools are reshaping manufacturing in industries like food and beverage, energy, and medical devices. This year’s event saw record international attendance, with professionals representing six continents and sharing their unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities they face in manufacturing technology.

In a significant development, ICC 2024 unveiled Ignition 8.3, a major update with advanced features like offline data modes, integration of new scripting languages, and enhanced time-series and data processing tools—perfect for supporting digital transformation across enterprises of all sizes. Esteban and Francisco highlight how these innovations make it easier for integrators and end-users to tackle complex data challenges, facilitate interdepartmental collaboration, and even bridge the divide between traditional OT and advanced IT tools in manufacturing.

The hosts also discuss the emerging role of Ignition on Board—where hardware and software integrate seamlessly—making it simpler for manufacturers to connect OT and IT systems. Other tools, like MQTT and LoRaWAN, are being increasingly adopted across the industry, adding flexibility and cost-effectiveness to data collection and transmission processes. With its open architecture, Ignition is uniquely positioned to enable manufacturers to scale up, leverage data from IoT and AI solutions, and drive efficiency through predictive analytics and enterprise-wide connectivity.

Key Topics Covered:

• The launch of Ignition 8.3 and its new features tailored to enterprise digital transformation.
• Industry-specific challenges, from energy management and medical device manufacturing to food and beverage production.
• Real-world use cases of Ignition helping manufacturers overcome data silos and integrate with ERP systems.
• How Ignition Community Conference fosters knowledge sharing and global collaboration.
• Future trends in manufacturing, including the rising importance of data scientists and the potential of AI and ML in predictive analytics.

Perfect for manufacturing professionals, integrators, and decision-makers, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the strategic vision and practical solutions shaping the future of digital transformation. Tune in to discover the insights, global trends, and next-generation technologies that are helping manufacturing move forward, one innovation at a time.

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