Walmart is deploying millions of ambient internet-of-things (IoT) sensors across its US supply chain in partnership with Wiliot, in what the companies claim is the retail industry’s first large-scale rollout of the technology. The collaboration will see Wiliot’s battery-free “IoT…
Aston University scientist wins grant to tackle surging data centre power consumption
An Aston University researcher has secured a £625,000 fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering to investigate ways of reducing the surging power demands of data centres. Aleksandr Donodin, based at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, is one of…
Emerson targets utility and industrial markets with hydropower overhaul and combustion technology launch
Emerson, the US industrial technology group, has expanded its presence in the energy sector with two recent initiatives: a large-scale hydropower modernisation for Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP), and the launch of a new emissions-monitoring analyser designed to optimise…
Leuze bets on supercapacitors to boost scanner efficiency and cut battery waste
German sensor manufacturer Leuze is betting on supercapacitor technology to improve the efficiency of industrial hand-held scanners, as logistics operators look for faster charging, lighter devices, and reduced environmental impact. The company said its IT 1960 series now incorporates so-called…
Unlock the state of Industrial IoT 2025
How leading OEMs are solving device lifecycle management challenges Industrial IoT is accelerating, but nearly 50% of product launches are delayed due to software, security, and compliance hurdles. For IoT product managers, the stakes are high: faster time-to-market, secure connected…
Celona launches Cloud-controlled private 5G platform
Celona announced the launch and immediate availability of AerFlex; the industry’s first Cloud-controlled, access point (AP)-only private 5G solution. It is built to simplify and accelerate enterprise adoption, as well as eliminate the need for on-site servers and complex integrations.…
NODE Robotics builds software that makes mobile robots easier
The global mobile robotics market was valued at $25 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at 20.7% CAGR by 2030, according to Grand View Research. However, in order for this market to be allowed to continue to grow,…
Aras and BellaDati partner on product lifecycle management
Aras and BellaDati, a provider of IoT and analytics platforms, have announced a partnership to allow manufacturers to strengthen the digital thread, drive operational efficiency, and improve service outcomes. This collaboration brings real-time IoT and analytics into the digital thread,…
Q&A: Stéphane Daeuble from Nokia discusses digital transformation
A focus on digital transformation for enterprise customers in the last 13 years has given Nokia a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing companies operating in the industrial sector, said Stéphane Daeuble, Head of Marketing – Enterprise Solutions…
Yearly analysis shows dominance of industrial Ethernet
HMS Networks has released its yearly analysis of the industrial network market, revealing key trends and developments. After an exceptional surge in 2023, the market experienced a slight slowdown in 2024, with a decrease of approximately 10–11% in newly installed…
