Automotive manufacturers faced extreme adversity over the last few years, including the sweeping impact of COVID-19 and the continued chip shortage. The 2022 State of Smart Manufacturing Report surveyed these businesses about their challenges, and how they are using or…
Data-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 technology
The internet of things (IoT) — a vast global network of physical devices connected to the internet — has become one of the fastest growing technology markets of the 21st century, bringing a range of exciting innovations to a range…
Northern Ireland Water expands asset monitoring programme with AI technology
Samotics has grown the deployment of its AI-driven SAM4 system across Northern Ireland Water’s submerged assets to support the delivery of a more cost efficient and sustainable service. Samotics was initially selected by Northern Ireland Water to provide continuous insight…
Propelling a smarter path to industry 4.0 – Axiomtek’s eBOX671A
Axiomtek has announced the eBOX671A, its fanless embedded system powered by the high-performance Intel Xeon, 10th generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 or Celeron processor (code name: Comet Lake-S) with the Intel W480E chipset. With its IP40-rated heavy-duty aluminum extrusion and steel case,…
Virtual factory and showroom tours provide access to manufacturing practices
Mitsubishi Electric is opening up access to its factory automation sites and showrooms through virtual tours with the aim of overcoming the restrictions on in-person visits caused by the pandemic. The tours are open to everyone visiting its FA website.…
SEGULA Technologies and Senseye join forces for Industry 4.0
Whether it is a health crisis or a conflict, a shortage of materials or skills, the current context makes it increasingly necessary to be agile and economical in the management of production resources across the five continents. At the heart…
From smart vending to eco-friendly deliveries
Wireless Logic Group has announced the results of a Censuswide report into the ongoing digitisation of consumer behaviour and adoption of next level retail experiences. In particular, the report examines how an increase in food deliveries, omnichannel shopping and cashless…
IOT Solutions World Congress 2022 facilitates digital transformation
The IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) returns in 2022 to provide impetus to the digital transformation of businesses and companies. In its sixth edition and under the theme Game-changing technologies for industry transformation, IOTSWC gathers from 10 to 12 May…
European Space Agency selects GTT for hybrid cloud & security services
GTT Communications a global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, has announced that the European Space Agency has renewed and expanded its agreement with GTT for cloud networking services. ESA shares Earth Observation data from its satellites orbiting Earth with institutional…
HMIs and servos driving high-precision automation projects
The vision of futureproof, automated factories is one of high-speed, agile production lines capable of quickly delivering products to customers. The backbone of these automated systems are the perhaps less visible servos and HMIs, which are key for precision motion…
