Inspired by sea cucumbers, engineers have designed miniature robots that rapidly and reversibly shift between liquid and solid states. On top of being able to shape-shift, the robots are magnetic and can conduct electricity. The researchers put the robots through…
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Eseye launches AnyNet SMARTconnect software
Eseye has launched its AnyNet SMARTconnect on-device connectivity software solution. Showcasing at the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona from 31st January, AnyNet SMARTconnect is already in use with several of Eseye’s enterprise customers. AnyNet SMART offerings: Eseye designed the…
Energy efficiency is a net zero game changer
IOT Insider speaks with Joris Cocquyt, Global Head of Sales, IEC LV Motors Division, ABB about how industry and transportation can put energy efficiency at the top of their agenda. How are industry and transportation responding to the climate crisis?…
The industrial robot market is expected to reach $23.2bn by the end of 2033
The global Industrial robot market is around $17,925m in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast years of 2023-2033. The robot market is expected to witness greater growth over the forecast year to…
Astrocast & Digitanimal Enhance sign partnership for Satellite IoT solution
Astrocast and Digitanimal have announced the signature of a strategic partnership to develop a Satellite IoT (SatIoT) solution. Both companies are collaborating to commercialise an tracking device that connects to Astrocast’s global satellite network. The SatIoT-based collar is designed to enable…
McDonald’s debuts first largely automated location
A McDonald’s in Fort Worth, Texas has become its first largely automated location worldwide, with customers going to the golden arches able to be served up a Big Mac by a conveyor rather than being handed it by a human.…
Why Industrial IoT can fail to improve operational performance
Business owners are bombarded every single day by companies trying to sell the magic bullet that is IIoT technology but beware the hype. In fact, your industrial IoT solution has a good chance it will just waste your time. It’s…
Addressing manufacturing’s sustainability shortfalls
While COP27 reaffirmed the urgency of the climate crisis, concerns are rising around whether meeting global targets is feasible. But as world leaders debate whether enough is being done, many sustainability actions can be taken at a manufacturing level. Here,…
Revelation on birds flight poised to propel flapping drone development
It’s a bird…it’s a drone…it’s…a bit of both. It looks like the UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicles) industry could get an uplift, as a recent study by Lund University in Sweden assert to have broadened its understanding of bird flight through…
Siemens & Deloitte demonstrate industry 4.0 innovation at The Smart Factory @ Wichita
Siemens Digital Industries Software have announced the opening of eXplore Live at The Smart Factory @ Wichita, an experience centre convened by Deloitte that marries an ecosystem of organisations with business strategy and technology to demonstrate Industry 4.0. Located on…
