ABB Robotics and XtalPi have joined forces in a strategic alliance to develop a series of automated laboratory workstations in China. These state-of-the-art facilities are set to enhance the productivity of research and development activities in fields such as biopharmaceuticals,…
ASIX unveil new IO-Link device software stack solution
After the successful launch of the AX58400 EtherCAT to IO-Link Gateway solution in 2022, ASIX proudly unveils the new ‘ASIX IO-Link Device Software Stack’ solution. ASIX presents a comprehensive solution, incorporating the EtherCAT to IO-Link Master Gateway and IO-Link Device…
Vodafone and Microsoft ink $1.5bn deal for AI, Cloud, and IoT
Telecoms giant Vodafone has announced a significant 10-year partnership with tech giant Microsoft. This collaboration aims to advance generative AI, digital enterprise, and Cloud services for over 300 million businesses and consumers across Vodafone’s European and African markets. Under this…
Changing perceptions around smart buildings
Much of Britain’s housing is over half a century old and was obviously not built with home and building automation technologies in mind. CEO of the EnOcean Alliance Graham Martin explains how – alongside new builds – retrofits can become…
Mitsubishi Electric launch R86TB high-performance teaching box
Mitsubishi Electric announced the launch of its latest innovation, the R86TB, a high-performance teaching box. This new development is aimed at aiding users, machine builders, and system integrators in the setup, programming, repurposing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both industrial and…
Global robotics race: Korea, Singapore and Germany in the lead
Driven by the high volume of industrial robot installations, the world hit a new record of 3.9 million operational robots in 2022. The top most automated countries measured by robot density are: The Republic of Korea (1,012 robots per 10,000…
The rising uptake of smart building controls
In 2023, intelligent automated heating, ventilation, lighting and water supply technologies came to the forefront of the electronics manufacturing industry. Phil Simmonds, CEO of EC Electronics discusses how this sector is picking up pace. These cutting-edge solutions, known as smart building controls,…
Report uncovers new evidence on the cyberattacks on Denmark’s energy sector
Forescout has recently revealed new insights in its report titled “Clearing the Fog of War“, shedding light on cyberattacks that targeted the Danish energy sector in May 2023. This analysis, conducted by Forescout Research – Vedere Labs, challenges the previously…
Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors join to enhance building energy management
At CES 2024, Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors announced their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding to optimise energy consumption in commercial buildings. This partnership aligns with global concerns about energy usage, as the International Energy Agency reports that building operations…
Wiliot to showcase Ambient IoT applications at NRF 2024
Wiliot is set to display its revolutionary visibility technology at NRF 2024. This platform is enabling a vast number of objects to become intelligent and is demonstrating that retail powered by ambient IoT is not just a concept, but a…
