Industrial Ethernet with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) functions is now widely accepted as the enabling network technology to support deterministic, convergent communications as the core of Industry 4.0 applications. Industrial automation device vendors interested in offering competitive solutions that leverage the…
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ABB and Microsoft collaborate to bring generative AI to industrial applications
ABB is working with Microsoft on the integration of generative AI capabilities into industrial digital solutions for safer, smarter and more sustainable operations. The collaboration aims to deploy Copilot capabilities to enable more intuitive user interaction with ABB Ability Genix…
Turning factories into smart factories with AI
AI has been on everybody’s lips since the triumphant launch of the ChatGPT chatbot. AI is also making great strides in industrial production technology. Machine learning can increase the efficiency of manufacturing. But just how does it work? Under the…
EU industries invest heavily in robotics – sales up 6%
Industrial robots in Europe are on the rise: The EU’s 27 member states installed almost 72,000 units in 2022 – up 6% year-on-year. These are PRELIMINARY results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The top five adopting countries…
Why security is critical for IoT
The security landscape for IoT devices is checkered. Some IoT products implement robust security measures, while others have not prioritised protection, making them more vulnerable to attacks by malicious actors. It’s still relatively common to read about attacks (and hacks)…
Ethernet switch receives CC-Link IE TSN conformance certification
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has certified the conformance of Advantech’s latest industrial Ethernet switch, the EKI-8510G, with CC-Link IE TSN. This latest addition to the portfolio of devices compatible with the CLPA’s network technology highlights the market demand for…
Delivering environmental value – the SI opportunity
Countries globally are coming together to address the financial implications of climate change and deliver solutions for those communities most at risk. It is now vital to deliver ubiquitous access to smart technologies that will mitigate the effects of environmental…
What innovations will IoT in space bring? | Interview with Air Direct Solutions’ Paul Kostek
Paul Kostek, systems engineer at Air Direct Solutions, a US systems engineering and project management services company, and IEEE member, talks to IoT Insider about the growing phenomenon of IoT in space and what innovation the growing developments in it…
How IIoT technologies are shaping the future of healthcare
As a beacon of transformation, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is making waves in various sectors, with healthcare standing at the forefront of this digital revolution. With an expected market value of over $135 billion by 2025, the IIoT…
Better beer with IoT
With over 100 breweries in Minnesota (MN) alone, craft beer is really hopping. However, they’ve been able to evolve thanks, in part, to the Internet of Things (IoT). When I heard the Thief River Falls, MN-based Rivers and Rails brewery…
