5G has everything future smart factories need for wireless connectivity, but network tests are essential. 3GPP Release 15 standardised 5G technology and is the basis for current 5G networks. Significant improvements in latency, network synchronisation and industrial Ethernet network integration…
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Fast provision of easy-to-use and scalable IIoT solutions
Moxa Europe and Robotron Datenbank-Software have announced their collaboration in the configuration and provision of IIoT platforms. The two partners are focusing on the ‘Industrial Internet of Things’ – applications in demanding industries such as process technology, oil and gas…
Intellicup: a smart beverage dispensing system to help crowds grab their drinks easier
Intellicup has developed a beverage dispensing platform that provides an integrated, high speed, cashless, serving system. The startup is an IoT based solution provider and is operating in Mauritiuts, USA, UK, and Australia. The worldwide events market has significant constraints such…
Automation demo helps manufacturers see clearer
One year on from the product’s launch, Beckhoff UK is offering automation engineers and managers a free demo of its TwinCAT Vision software. The add-on software, which builds on Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 open automation platform, allows configuration and programming of…
Smart monitoring and IIoT technologies improve onshore wind turbine up-time
Operators of onshore wind turbines are always looking to maximise power output and profitability. Therefore, any tool that can reduce turbine maintenance requirements and improve reliability is incredibly useful. To deliver these benefits, Altra Renewables has employed Industrial Internet of…
Crosser enables IFS customers to create value from their IoT data
Crosser, a low-code platform for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has announced a new partnership with IFS, the global cloud enterprise applications company. The combined solution will empower joint customers to turn machine data into actionable insights. The raw asset…
The fourth industrial revolution – changes and challenges
Between 1760 and 1840, the first industrial revolution moved from hand production to using steam and waterpower. From around 1871 -1914, the second industrial revolution came about due to the prolific building of railroads and factory electrification. It was…
Embedded machine learning for industrial applications
Over the last few years, there have been countless predictions of how our lives are about to be transformed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). All this comes at a cost, with the worldwide market forecast to grow…
Modular IoT development platform reduces time-to-market
Renesas Electronics has introduced an innovative new IoT system design platform that significantly eases the prototyping of IoT systems. The Renesas Quick-Connect IoT system consists of standardised boards and interfaces, enabling designers to quickly and easily connect a wide range…
FED4SAE and Digital Catapult helps IoT Solutions Group to obtain financing for growth
Harnessing IoT technology to provide insight that transforms service effectiveness and efficiency IoT Solutions Group, a FED4SAE participant, has developed a range of solutions that helps clients make smart decisions and improve the efficiency of their operations. One of its…
