Companies wanting to create a true digital transformation (DX) must determine the best ways to interconnect their intelligent assets and growing numbers of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. They often encounter challenges as they merge information technology (IT) and operations…
Schneider Electric launches digital twin software solution
Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin, a scalable digital twin software solution to manage the entire machine lifecycle. The software enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create digital models of real machines so they can be designed and…
Astrocast acquires Hiber, accelerating OEM strategy
Astrocast, a global nanosatellite IoT network operator, announced the signature of an agreement to acquire Hiber, a Netherlands-based, IoT-as-a-Service provider. Under the agreement, Astrocast agreed to acquire all of Hiber’s shares in exchange for the issuance of new Astrocast shares,…
Robotics and automation in PV manufacturing
As the demand for solar energy increases there is continuous pressure to improve quality and reliability and to decrease price on products. To remain competitive in this type of environment, manufacturers need to increase their output, maintain or improve quality,…
WEG launches smart monitoring tool
WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Deployable across fleets of motors, drives, gearboxes and other installed equipment, WMFM promises to reduce unscheduled downtime, optimise maintenance, and…
Overcoming the hurdles of digital construction sites
A number of barriers standing in the way of digital construction sites – particularly the lack of data standards – must be eliminated. The webinar series bauma TALK acts as a base of information for bauma 2022 and delves into…
Rockwell Automation partners with Microsoft to deliver Cloud solutions
Rockwell Automation, Inc. will be showcasing a range of new cloud offerings in the Microsoft demonstration space at Hannover Messe 2022. These offerings enable new value creation across the industrial systems lifecycle continuum from design, operations, and maintenance. There will…
What is PoE? Using Power Over Ethernet for IoT
Power Over Ethernet is a popular alternative to dedicated power supplies used to provide devices with the power they need over the ethernet cable that’s already attached. PoE has become a popular choice for industrial hardware users looking to reduce…
Robot to solve riddle of damaged Fukushima reactor
Jacobs has designed and built a robotic tool to obtain crucial information about the state of a damaged nuclear power reactor at Fukushima Daiichi in Japan. The remotely operated device will collect pebble-like debris that was deposited at the bottom…
Scotland’s construction industry has knowledge at its fingertips
The Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has taken a major step towards greater openness, transparency and information exchange in the construction industry in Scotland with the launch of a new data dashboard. Available via its own website, the dashboard will…
