Introduction to Manufacturing Technology

#ManufacturingTech #Cybersecurity #ITvsOT #IndustrialTechnology #SmartManufacturing #NorskHydro

In 2019, a single email shut down an entire aluminum factory. What started as a typical ransomware attack quickly spread from office servers to factory floors—grinding industrial processes to a halt.

In this video, we explore the increasingly blurred lines between IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) in the manufacturing world. You’ll learn how this convergence brings both powerful efficiencies and new vulnerabilities—and why understanding the tech stack behind modern factories is more critical than ever.

Watch our other video: • The Manufacturing Technology Stack: Operat...

📚 This video is an excerpt from the Manufacturing Technology Primer, meticulously curated by the digital e-learning content provider, Primerli
. The full module, comprising 5 bite-sized videos and quick quizzes, is tailored to empower professionals to understand how digital and physical systems intersect on the factory floor.

What industry do you want to learn about next? Let us know in the comments.

Enjoyed this video? Subscribe here: / @primerli

✅ Connect with us on LinkedIn: / primerli