Find blogs where colleagues from inside STIWA teams and from trusted companies share practical insights for your daily work, new ideas, use cases, and more.
These seven red flags expose non-compliant software vendors during procurement audits before contracts are signed. Under the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act…
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If a logistics delay is misclassified as a technical fault, engineering teams waste time solving the wrong problems. Discover how automated…
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Modern factories are flooded with data from ERP, MES, and SCADA systems, yet production teams still struggle to identify the next best action during…
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Signals. Context. Validation. Separately, MDA, PDA, and QDA provide fragments of the truth. Together, they form the central nervous system of a modern…
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Traditional MES systems manage production planning, but they often lack the machine-level data depth needed to solve complex downtime issues. Learn…
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Modern manufacturing facilities are data powerhouses, but raw data is only useful when converted into actionable intelligence. How can operations…
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Learn how to calculate OEE, Equipment Availability, Performance Efficiency, Quality Rate, EU and TEEP with practical examples.
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Discover how to select the perfect Line Control System (LCS) for your manufacturing operations. This article outlines 7 crucial criteria to help you…
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Industrial data integration doesn't have to mean complex middleware architectures. Discover how direct PLC connectivity, integrated protocol handling,…
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Unexpected downtime, disconnected systems, and recurring quality issues are often symptoms of a larger problem: a lack of real-time production…
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In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, many companies grapple with a fundamental question: Is investing in digitalization merely…
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One wrong data point can break your entire line. M2M communication ensures every part carries the right data, enabling traceability, adaptive…
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Your equipment is top-notch, but you’re still producing too much? Understand why 1,100 products are made when only 1,000 are needed and how entrenched…
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Had enough of theory? As an engineer or production manager, STIWA's digital machine model helps you avoid commissioning errors, save retrofit costs,…
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Secure your digital sovereignty! As a European manufacturing company, navigate the cloud landscape: protect your IP, comply with GDPR, and gain…
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Many digitization projects on the shop floor fail. This blog highlights a pragmatic 4-step strategy that will lead you to measurable success, reduced…
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Maximize the efficiency of your series production in high-wage locations. STIWA Shopfloor Software enables you to make data-based decisions, reduces…
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Become the driver of your production: Discover how STIWA Software's digital twin optimizes your entire machine lifecycle, minimizes errors, and…
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How can complex production systems be prepared for digital twins, AI, and future manufacturing standards? This article shows how advanced PPR data…
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An in-depth look at how the Windows Certificate Selection Library (WCSL) eliminates ambiguity and simplifies support.
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