From 20th January 2023, defibrillators have become mandatory in all state-funded UK schools. Research has shown that the use of a defibrillator for three to five minutes from the time of a cardiac arrest increases the chance of survival by…
Infineon to showcase latest semiconductor technologies at MWC 2023
IoT technologies have the potential to overcome many of the challenges society faces today. Even more, they improve the quality of life, convenience and increase industrial productivity. At the heart of every IoT solution are microelectronics such as sensors, actuators,…
Latest software update makes programming industrial robots child’s play
The latest update to Mitsubishi Electric’s RT Toolbox3 and iQ Works2 offers a new visual editor for programming SCADA and six-axis industrial robots. Delivering enhanced user-friendliness, and with operators that are new to robotics in mind, the update can help…
Top five robot trends 2023
Stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.5mn units – the value of installations reached an estimated $15.7bn. The International Federation of Robotics analyses the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023.…
BT launches IoT national roaming to keep smart devices connected
BT today switched on its IoT National Roaming SIMs for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are. IoT national roaming SIMs allow smart devices to connect to mobile networks ensuring they stay connected…
Talking Industry Live partners with MTC to host unique learning experience
Talking Industry is set to bring exhibitors and visitors together in a unique environment with Talking Industry Live in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). The event will take place at the MTC, Coventry on April 25th 2023. Talking…
Germany moves to make smart metering rollout mandatory by 2025
The German government has adopted a draft law to digitalisatlise its energy transition and accelerate the rollout of smart metering by spring of 2023. The law aims to enable large scale smart metering rollout to start immediately before becoming mandatory…
Outsourcing could solve industry’s ‘people puzzle’ predicts PP C&A chief
Outsourcing non-core manufacturing activities could provide a hidden answer to industry’s growing skills shortage according to one of the sector’s leading CEOs. PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague believes companies, struggling with the recruitment puzzle, are missing out on a…
A single chip for global geolocation
Semtech has developed a single chip that supports the use of low power LoRa devices on bands from 150MHz up to 2.4GHz. This opens up the satellite S-band to dramatically simplify the development and global deployment of edge devices that…
North America sees record robot sales in 2022
Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production Driven by the resurgence in robot orders from automotive companies, the…
