Matthew Margetts, Director at Smarter Technologies, discusses his definition of the Internet of Things, its statistics, and seven promising IoT technologies to look out for. The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming a household name – and one that has…
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IoT experts connected in Lithuania for Telematics Vilnius 2022
On the 17th and 18th of August, Lithuania staged Telematics Vilnius 2022 – the leading global IoT platform Wialon’s largest community event. The gathering saw more than 150 IoT experts from 51 countries come together to discuss telematics trends including…
Ocean climate tech
Sam Holland discusses the efforts that are being made to combat climate change by using the oceans, as well as what manufacturers must consider when utilising the sea in such a way. Introducing ocean-based climate tech In a previous article…
Embracing the Edge
Nevzat Ertan, Chief Architect & Global Manager for Digital Machining architecture at Sandvik Coromant, explains the misconceptions and barriers of Edge computing for manufacturers – and argues the case for embracing the Edge. Defining the ‘Edge’ First, let’s start by…
Cheshire & Warrington SMEs invest £90k in digital technologies
The first SME businesses to benefit from the Cheshire and Warrington 4.0 (CW4.0) digital transformation programme have gone on to invest a combined £91,390 in adopting new technologies in addition to launching new products and processes. The cohort of businesses – ranging from a Daresbury-based life sciences startup, to a maritime engineering company in Tattenhall – have received free, hands-on R&D support through the ERDF-funded project, led by the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering…
Schneider’s specification tool updated for sustainable futureproof tenders
Schneider Electric has launched a series of crucial updates to its EcoStruxure Specification Tool. This digital tool for specifiers, architects, engineers and designers allows the fast creation of compliant and sustainable technical specifications for commercial and industrial building projects. This…
AI can explain why each COVID-19 wave impacts our bodies differently
Using AI, researchers have identified what they believe to be robust metabolic markers of COVID-19, a discovery which could lead to better understanding and treatments for people that suffer from symptoms of the disease months after diagnosis. Scientists from the…
Aeris launches IoT readiness calculator for enterprises
Aeris, a leading global IoT solutions provider has announced the launch of the Aeris IoT Readiness Calculator, a free online tool to help determine enterprises’ level of preparedness for deploying IoT solutions. The Aeris IoT Readiness Calculator provides organisations planning…
Satellite IoT network planned for energy station monitoring in Latin America
Globalstar has partnered with Globalsat Group to deploy a jointly developed IoT solution powered by Globalstar’s satellite network designed to monitor renewable energy stations located in remote areas of Latin America. The initial deployment will include 23,000 devices throughout the…
Training teams of robots to work together using AI
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a method for training multiple robots or drones to work together using multi-agent reinforcement learning, a type of artificial intelligence. Robots or drones can work together to collaborate and complete a task, when…
