Printed rechargeable batteries for the IoT

While some IoT sensors can be wired, some must be remote from a power network and should be able gather and transmit their data wirelessly. InnovationLab discusses how printed batteries could be the solution. These wireless sensors need a reliable…

The question of whether to introduce robots to your CEM

Peter Swanson, Managing Director of adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics, shares a hypothetical worked example that reflects the ROI (return on investment) of introducing a dispensing robot for an electronics CEM. In this contributed piece from Intertronics, Peter Swanson…

IoT experts connected in Lithuania for Telematics Vilnius 2022

On the 17th and 18th of August, Lithuania staged Telematics Vilnius 2022 – the leading global IoT platform Wialon’s largest community event. The gathering saw more than 150 IoT experts from 51 countries come together to discuss telematics trends including…

Ocean climate tech

Sam Holland discusses the efforts that are being made to combat climate change by using the oceans, as well as what manufacturers must consider when utilising the sea in such a way. Introducing ocean-based climate tech In a previous article…

Embracing the Edge

Nevzat Ertan, Chief Architect & Global Manager for Digital Machining architecture at Sandvik Coromant, explains the misconceptions and barriers of Edge computing for manufacturers – and argues the case for embracing the Edge. Defining the ‘Edge’ First, let’s start by…

Schneider’s specification tool updated for sustainable futureproof tenders

Schneider Electric has launched a series of crucial updates to its EcoStruxure Specification Tool. This digital tool for specifiers, architects, engineers and designers allows the fast creation of compliant and sustainable technical specifications for commercial and industrial building projects. This…

Aeris launches IoT readiness calculator for enterprises

Aeris, a leading global IoT solutions provider has announced the launch of the Aeris IoT Readiness Calculator, a free online tool to help determine enterprises’ level of preparedness for deploying IoT solutions. The Aeris IoT Readiness Calculator provides organisations planning…

Satellite IoT network planned for energy station monitoring in Latin America

Globalstar has partnered with Globalsat Group to deploy a jointly developed IoT solution powered by Globalstar’s satellite network designed to monitor renewable energy stations located in remote areas of Latin America. The initial deployment will include 23,000 devices throughout the…

Robots with human-like precision

According to Wendy Tan White, CEO of the robotics software company Intrinsic: “We’re on the cusp of an industrial robotics renaissance, driven by software-first solutions, cheaper sensing, and more abundant data.” Here, Nigel Smith, CEO of industrial robot specialist TM Robotics,…

Artificial intelligence on the railway track: AI Railway Computer RML A3 

A partner of the NVIDIA Partner Network, Syslogic, is offering AI-assisted embedded computers. The company’s AI Railway computers are the first NVIDIA Jetson-based systems certified and approved for the railway industry. They are particularly suitable for use in railway vehicles…