The concepts of digital transformation and the Industrial IoT are driving major changes in industry. Yet engineers’ understanding of concepts such as digital twins is still evolving, according to Philipp Wallner, industry manager for industrial automation and machinery at MathWorks. In an interview with EE-Evaluation Engineering, he discussed the Industrial IoT and cited as examples case studies involving BuildingIQ, a company that helps building owners and operators reduce their energy use, and Transpower, which transports New Zealand’s bulk electricity from where it is generated to cities, towns, and some major industrial users.
EE: What is the state of the Industrial IoT today?
Philipp Wallner: The Industrial IoT comes up in more and more of our conversations with customers. However, what we also still see is that only a few companies have already adopted or implemented Industrial IoT and have digital-twin solutions in operation. When it comes to fully implemented projects, I would say we’re still in the beginning.