In this article, Chris Johnson, Managing Director at SMB Bearings, explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) can enable a stronger, more resilient bearing supply chain. In 2020, stock management issues were estimated to cost UK manufacturers 66 billion GBP…
Industrial
Five reasons why you should get into cobotics
There are plenty of scenarios where robotics can be deployed to increase productivity and precision while removing people from the drudgery of repetitive tasks. Cobots take this a step further by being able to work alongside human operators in a…
5 tips on retrofitting an industrial environment
Digitalisation and automation of manufacturing processes in recent years have driven the convergence of IT and OT and the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0. Here, Martin Hodgson, Country Manager, Paessler AG explains more. One of…
Opportunities in Augmented Reality to explode in coming years
Consumer mass-market Augmented Reality (AR) products and applications could become the fourth wave of modern technological progress, following the PC and smartphone in transformative impact on nearly all aspects of life and business. However, making widespread consumer AR a reality…
SME manufacturers prepare for the challenges of a digital future
60 digital leaders now have the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made Smarter’s innovative Leadership Programme. Five cohorts of managers and directors at SME manufacturing companies have now completed the Made Smarter Leadership Programme through the…
The IPC requirements of complex control
As automation technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) become more commonplace in modern manufacturing, the requirements of control hardware increase accordingly. However, the importance of this is often overshadowed by the focus on new sophisticated software. Here, Stephen…
10 insider tips from a hardware design startup
After battling pandemics, component shortages and a myriad of technical challenges in domains that range from wearables to automotive, Asaad Kaadan, Founder and CEO of Hexabitz shares 10 insider tips on leading a hardware design team that survived the rollercoaster…
Improving the user experience with IoT RAM
IoT and embedded applications require ever more RAM with higher bandwidths, smaller form factors and lower power consumption. For developers, this presents the question of what an ideal memory module should look like for such applications. Chen Grace Wang, Product…
Connecting cranes to The Cloud
In tough, challenging environments computer equipment must have special qualities in order to function optimally. This is especially important if the system must meet the demands of classification companies. Cargotec is one of the providers of cargo and load handling…
Bringing crushing and screening into Industry 4.0
Edge analytics software is increasingly popular with manufacturers and makes equipment data more accessible to decision makers. But could it help manufacturers seize Industry 4.0’s promise of revolutionising industry? Rubble Master, a mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer, put this…
