industry 4.0

Every year, the manufacturing world looks toward the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) for a glimpse into the next era of industrial transformation. In 2025, for the sixth time, Microsoft Germany and strategy powerhouse Roland Berger have again spotlighted those companies whose...

The pace of manufacturing innovation has never been more intense, and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of digital twin technology—a convergence of real-world operations with virtual simulation that transcends traditional boundaries in industrial environments. Digital twins have...

If you ever wanted to watch the future of manufacturing unfold, you couldn't do better than the packed halls and humming booths of Hannover Messe 2025. Here, in a heady collision of industry, innovation, and intelligent machines, Microsoft planted its flag in the heart of the expo, inviting...

Revolutionizing Field Service Inspections with AI: Microsoft Dynamics 365's Inspection Builder In a world rapidly shifting toward digital transformation, the persistence of paper-based inspection processes stands as a significant bottleneck for organizations aiming to modernize their field...

Siemens Industrial Control Systems Under Threat: A Deep Dive Into Critical Vulnerabilities and Protections In the landscape of industrial automation and critical manufacturing, Siemens stands tall as a giant with a myriad of products integral to operations worldwide. Yet, recent advisories flag...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is not a distant vision on the horizon—it’s already rewriting the playbook in boardrooms and workshops around the globe. As businesses worldwide strive to modernize, Microsoft Business Applications take center stage, empowering organizations to integrate...

Bridgestone, a name synonymous with quality and innovation for over nine decades, is once again setting benchmarks—not in tire manufacturing, but by harnessing digital transformation to empower its frontline workforce. The spotlight is on the Bridgestone EMEA region, where the challenge was...

Siemens is making waves in the industrial world – and it’s no surprise when innovation and digital transformation join forces. At Hannover Messe, the world-renowned trade fair in Germany, Siemens introduced an ambitious industrial AI foundation model in close collaboration with Microsoft. This...

Siemens is revving up Industry 4.0 with its latest announcement at Hannover Messe—a bold declaration that the convergence of production expertise, cutting-edge AI, and cloud-driven automation is not just a vision, but a reality. In what can only be described as a masterstroke for the industrial...

The manufacturing landscape is on the cusp of a dramatic transformation. For decades, factory floors have been powered by the same core machines—even as automation evolved around them. Today, thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence, routine oversight tasks are being reimagined with the...

Here's some exciting news for the Windows and tech community, especially those attuned to smart automation in business processes. HiFlow Solutions, a name synonymous with cutting-edge print and packaging management software, has leveled up by becoming a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner. This...

In a bold move poised to reshape the way industrial data is harnessed, Litmus has announced its integration of Litmus Edge with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations during the recent Microsoft Ignite conference. This collaboration aims to drive digital transformation among manufacturers by effectively...

In a significant development in the realm of industrial data management, Sight Machine Inc. has announced its partnership with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations, aimed at revolutionizing how factories handle data—whether it’s stuck in the cloud or grinding away at the edge. This partnership...

Since the beginning of the industrial age, manufacturers have been updating and improving the products we use every day. As those product lifecycles get shorter, manufacturers rely on companies like Microsoft to keep pace. That’s why Microsoft is focused on providing the technology solutions and...

This week, we are in Germany for Hannover Messe 2015, the world’s top industrial technology trade fair. Industrial manufacturing relies on cutting-edge technology and Windows plays an increasingly vital role in that future. From plant operations to sales and marketing to global corporate...