The intelligent factory works with production teams, through powerful software tools, to raise productivity by improving production plans, minimising stoppages, and accelerating troubleshooting Intelligent factory has become a manufacturing industry buzzword, easily interpreted as a facility that has a mind…
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UK unveil plans to propel smart energy tech and infrastructure
The UK has unveiled new initiatives to propel the development of smart energy technology and infrastructure nationwide. These initiatives aim to increase the adoption of smart meters and flexible energy tariffs in more residences, alongside providing financial support for enterprises…
UK’s South West Water to deploy 6,000 IoT devices in leak detection plan
In a bold move to combat water wastage, South West Water has announced the deployment of 6,000 advanced leak detection devices in Devon and Cornwall, aiming to address leaks within customer premises directly. This initiative, set to commence next month,…
Swissbit to exhibit embedded solutions for industrial and IoT at embedded world 2024
Swissbit is set to unveil its latest innovations and product highlights at the Embedded World 2024 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany, from the 9-11 April, at Booth 1-543. The company will highlight its advanced PCIe high-performance portfolio within the memory segment,…
DigiKey launches Season 3 of its “Farm Different” video series
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has launched season 3 of its “Farm Different” video series, sponsored by Analog Devices and Amphenol Industrial. Season 3…
ABB identifies new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024
Marc Segura, President of ABB’s Robotics Division, outlined three key drivers for AI-powered robotics solutions in 2024, as the company continues its expansion into new markets previously untouched by robotic automation. “The forthcoming year is set to underscore the pivotal…
Iron Mountain puts Dexory’s AI and robotic solution into UK warehouses
Dexory, a provider of advanced AI and robotics solutions, unveiled its collaboration with Iron Mountain, a entity in information management, storage innovation, data centre infrastructure, and asset lifecycle management. Since 2021, Iron Mountain has ventured into third-party logistics (3PL) services,…
Tennant Company partners with Brain Corp to pioneer robotic floor cleaning
Tennant Company, a company developing cleaning solutions, and Brain Corp, a company in autonomous technology for robotics and AI, have announced a sole technology agreement aimed at propelling the development and uptake of next-gen robotic floor cleaning technologies. This pivotal…
Robot dog to survey banks of England’s highways
National Highways is integrating a robotic dog into its survey operations alongside its road network to enhance data collection and safety during geotechnical surveys. The robot, known as Spot from Boston Dynamics, is being tested in collaboration with Bam Ritchies…
Retailers rushing into unnecessary tech investments but ignoring basics – say mpro5
According to Gartner, 57% of retailers plan to invest in software in 2024 and will prioritise marketing and IT investments. Advanced retail technologies are revolutionising the retail landscape and changing how consumers shop. In 2023, retailers increased investments in advanced technologies such as augmented…
