--- title: Manufacturing Insights | TwinThread description: Read TwinThread’s series of articles covering a variety of topics related to digital twins, AI, continuous improvement. image: https://www.twinthread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/twinthread-logo-black-220.webp --- # Manufacturing Insights | TwinThread [Blog](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/blog), [Thought Leadership](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/thought-leadership), [Autonomous Operations](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/autonomous-operations), [Operations](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/operations), [Digital Twin](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/digital-twin), [Manufacturers](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/manufacturers), [IIoT](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/iiot), [AI](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/ai), [cloud](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/cloud), [Manufacturing](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/manufacturing), [Innovation](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/innovation), [Industrial AI](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/tag/industrial-ai) ## [Tulip's Augmented Ops Podcast | TwinThread](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/augmented-ops-podcast) ![TwinThread Team](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/TwinThread%20Logos/TwinThread%20Twitter%20Profile%20400x400.png) by [TwinThread Team](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/author/twinthread-team) on March 05, 2025 This content was originally produced and recorded by Tulip's Augmented Ops Podcast. It features key insights from TwinThread Co-founder and CEO Erik Udstuen's recent appearance. With the Tulip team's ... [Read More about achieving your manufacturing goals](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/augmented-ops-podcast) [Blog Home](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog) [March 03, 2025 ![IT/OT Insider Podcast | TwinThread](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_747802472%20(1).jpeg) ## IT/OT Insider Podcast | TwinThread This podcast was originally produced and recorded by The IT/OT Insider. It features key insights from TwinThread President and Co-founder Andrew Waycott's recent appearance. With the Insider team's permission, we've included links to the original article and recording. Below is a brief summary of ... Blog, Thought Leadership, Autonomous Operations, Operations, IT, Manufacturers, IIoT, AI, Contextualization, Operationalize, Efficiency, Innovation, OT, Industrial AI By TwinThread Team ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/it-ot-insider-podcast) [June 13, 2024 ![Anatomy of an Effective AI Use Case | TwinThread](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/anatomy-ai-use-case-banner-1200.webp) ## Anatomy of an Effective AI Use Case | TwinThread AI is “new” and everywhere these days. The funny thing is that, at least for Industrial Applications, AI has been around for years–buried under words like “Optimization,” “Analytics,” or “Workflow.” The same characteristics applied to use case evaluation five years ago still apply and are relevant ... Blog, Thought Leadership, Variability, Manufacturers, IIoT, AI, Contextualization, Operationalize By Sheila Kester ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/industrial-ai-use-case) [January 11, 2024 ![2024 Outlook | TwinThread](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/blog-2024-outlook-banner-1200.webp) ## 2024 Outlook | TwinThread It’s safe to say that 2023 was the year of artificial intelligence. While all the media hype focused on Generative AI, TwinThread has quietly deployed “Industrial AI” at scale with leading industrial companies. Blog, Digital Twin, Equipment, Manufacturers, IIoT, AI, Contextualization, Visualization, ML, Operationalize By Erik Udstuen ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/outlook-2024) [August 01, 2023 ![Achieving Your Manufacturing Goals in the Age of Uncertainty: Part 2](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/20230801%20Elephant%20Graphic_Feature.png) ## Achieving Your Manufacturing Goals in the Age of Uncertainty: Part 2 The Blind Men and the Elephant There is a parable from India about six men who had heard of, but had never seen, an elephant. One day, an elephant appeared, and each man approached to investigate. The first one, touching his side, claimed, ‘It’s a wall!’ the second, holding a leg, scoffed, saying, ... Blog, Digital Twin, Quality, Digital Thread, IIoT, AI, Contextualization, Visualization, Operationalize, Efficiency, KPIs, Manufacturing, Operational Metrics, Innovation, Energy Cost Reduction, Operational Costs By Sheila Kester ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/achieving-manufacturing-goals-in-uncertainty-part-2) [June 28, 2023 ![Achieving Your Manufacturing Goals in the Age of Uncertainty](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/20230628_Achieving%20Your%20Manufacturing%20Goals%20in%20the%20Age%20of%20Uncertainty.png) ## Achieving Your Manufacturing Goals in the Age of Uncertainty TwinThread Seminar Series: Achieving Your Manufacturing Goals in the Age of Uncertainty Using an AI-Assisted Top-Down / Bottom-Up Process to Accelerate Innovation & Operationalize Results Typical Manufacturing Exec. Scorecard We all have them - scorecards and goals. We all have operating plans ... Blog, Digital Twin, Quality, Digital Thread, IIoT, AI, Contextualization, Visualization, Operationalize, Efficiency, KPIs, Manufacturing, Operational Metrics, Innovation, Energy Cost Reduction, Operational Costs By Sheila Kester ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/achieving-manufacturing-goals-in-uncertainty) [March 29, 2023 ![Ramifications of an Incomplete IIoT Platform: Part 4](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/TwinThread%20Blog%20Featured%20Image-20230110-iiot.png) ## Ramifications of an Incomplete IIoT Platform: Part 4 Substandard Standards and Their Committees Industrial and Enterprise software standards are ubiquitous especially as it relates to connectivity and interoperability. The real opportunity today lies in innovation enablement through data insights- standards are not going to address this challenge. ... Blog, Equipment, Manufacturers, IIoT, Contextualization, Visualization, Operationalize, cloud, security, Hyperscalers By Dave Westrom ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/ramifications-of-an-incomplete-industrial-internet-of-things-iiot-platform-part-4) [March 06, 2023 ![Ramifications of an Incomplete Industrial IoT Platform: Part 3](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/TwinThread%20Blog%20Featured%20Image-20230126-iiot.png) ## Ramifications of an Incomplete Industrial IoT Platform: Part 3 The Paradox of ‘Big Cloud’ Hyperscalers and Scaling IIoT Solutions The security-centric pitch of hyperscalers is compelling, but it often fails to address the need for sustainability and scalability in the development of IIoT solutions. Security should be equally prioritized with the need to ... Blog, Digital Twin, Equipment, Manufacturers, IIoT, Contextualization, Visualization, Operationalize, cloud, security, Hyperscalers By Dave Westrom ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/ramifications-of-incomplete-iiot-platform-part-3) [January 26, 2023 ![Ramifications of an Incomplete Industrial IoT Platform: Part 2](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/TwinThread%20Blog%20Featured%20Image-20230126-iiot.png) ## Ramifications of an Incomplete Industrial IoT Platform: Part 2 The Ubiquitous Connect and Visualize Platform The basic IIoT platform includes features that facilitate automated connection to data sources, data contextualization, rudimentary analytics, and visualization through dashboards and reports. These offerings, along with the companies that develop them ... Blog, Digital Twin, Equipment, Manufacturers, IIoT, AI, Contextualization, Visualization, ML, Operationalize By Dave Westrom ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/ramifications-of-incomplete-iiot-platform-part-2) [January 10, 2023 ![Ramifications of an Incomplete Industrial IoT Platform: Part 1](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/TwinThread%20Blog%20Featured%20Image-20230110-iiot.png) ## Ramifications of an Incomplete Industrial IoT Platform: Part 1 The Stack and the Twin IIoT platforms and solutions come in many different shapes and sizes, and it can be challenging to understand the differences and determine which is the best fit for a manufacturer or field equipment provider. This series will examine various IIoT platform approaches, what is ... Blog, Digital Twin, Equipment, Manufacturers, IIoT, AI, Contextualization, Visualization, ML, Operationalize By Dave Westrom ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/ramifications-of-incomplete-iiot-platform-part-1) [November 10, 2022 ![Point Solutions, Applications, Tech Platforms, and Managing Change](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/blog-point-solutions-banner-1600.webp) ## Point Solutions, Applications, Tech Platforms, and Managing Change How can technology enable or disable resilience for #industrial companies? For the highest flexibility, scalability, and resilience - a combination of applications and technology platforms are necessary and should seamlessly connect to one another, but that’s hard to find. I’ve been reflecting on ... Blog, Energy Efficiency, IT, Digital Twin, Quality, Downtime By Sheila Kester ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/point-solutions-apps-tech-platforms-managing-change) [October 20, 2022 ![Energy Optimization is or should be a top priority](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/energy-optimization-twinthread3.jpg) ## Energy Optimization is or should be a top priority Run a quick Google search on “manufacturing energy crisis,” and the results are nothing short of alarming. Across Europe, in particular, headlines characterize manufacturers as “embattled.” Some publications even raise the specter of factories “going dark” this winter. Operations, Energy Efficiency, Manufacturers By Marc Moschetto ](https://www.twinthread.com/resources/blog/energy-optimization-top-priority) [September 12, 2022 ![Reducing the Skills Gap in Managing Factory and Field-Based Equipment](https://www.twinthread.com/hubfs/blog-managing-assets-banner-1600.jpg) ## Reducing the Skills Gap in Managing Factory and Field-Based Equipment We are at an inflection point in how industrial companies manage complex equipment assets, whether inside a factory or deployed in the field. These assets traditionally require highly skilled workers with deep domain expertise around the specific asset and its application. The Covid pandemic over ... 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