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How to create added value in your product with digital technology?

October 20, 2020

Many companies that build physical products are increasingly aware of the potential of smart(er) products and the Internet of Things, and are exploring what this can mean for their product and business. Easier said than done.

Digitise your SME - ERP all the way to the shop floor

Mark Van Pee

September 16, 2020

In these times of Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) we may think that a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or an IIoT backbone has become an absolute requirement to digitally connect the office (the ERP) with the shop floor. In this first of two articles we look at whether this is always the case.

Sirris shows you the way to smart connected products

Pieter Beyl

Bas Rottier

March 23, 2020

Sirris recently published the WatSlim project, an e-book guide about smart connected products. This guide is an answer to questions and needs faced by product builders during the development of these products.

Smart connected products require a well-founded vision and approach

Pieter Beyl

Bas Rottier

February 5, 2020

More and more smart connected products pop up around us and more technology is available on the market to make smart internet-of-things (IoT) solutions. Many companies that build physical products wonder whether and when they should take steps.

Results of the 'Internet of Things' market surveillance campaign

Fabienne Windels

January 6, 2020

European Member States launched a cross-border market surveillance campaign in 2019 in order to evaluate the conformity of 'intelligent' household appliances with legislation relating to these products. The conclusion is that it would be wise to raise awareness of the specific legal requirements for integrating wireless connectivity within a product.

A demonstrator leads businesses towards connected objects

Thierry Coutelier

Marc Ansay

November 25, 2019

The market for connected products and devices is booming. For many businesses, it is essential to make the most, whilst guaranteeing the quality of the products they market and full command of all the skills associated with a field that remains unfamiliar to many.

Connected machines and IoT enable real-time production monitoring

Jan Kempeneers

Mark Van Pee

Peter ten Haaf

November 4, 2019

In order to be able to help companies in their transition to an Industry 4.0 production, Sirris decided to set up its own pilot environment of an Industry 4.0 factory: the 4.0 Made Real Pilot Factory. Various innovative technologies will be implemented here and the production can be followed digitally from order to delivery. This thanks to connected machines and IoT.

Unlock your smart products!

Thierry Coutelier

October 29, 2019

You still don't really know how IoT can further expand your business and change the way you deliver value to customers? Are you paralysed by the numerous alternatives or the risk associated to the endeavour? Or are you simply searching for a way to give more value to your smart product which is already on the market? Discover or unleash your innovation project with Sirris on 10 December!

Connected machines for Industry 4.0, ready now or in the future?

Jakob Kesteloot

October 7, 2019

Industry 4.0 is built around the exchange of information between machines and higher-level systems. Connected machines and far-reaching digitisation ensure that manufacturing companies can make their production lines more flexible, secure and autonomous. For machine builders, connected machines offer the potential to develop digitally supported services.