The chilled food industry has long been a cornerstone of the global food supply chain. With the ever-increasing demand for fresh, quality products delivered promptly to consumers, the sector has looked to technological advancements to meet these challenges. Automation, in…
Adoption of GlobalPlatform’s IoT security evaluation standard grows with European recognition
GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology has been adopted as the basis for a European Standard (EN) by the European Committee for Standardisation, CEN and CENELEC. The standard is working to help the IoT ecosystem address regulatory…
Sterilising surgical instruments: a robotic assistant in doctor’s practice
Making a virtue out of necessity: that is the philosophy of Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno. In his practice, a KUKA robot cleans dental instruments – saving time and money and reducing the workload of the entire practice team.…
Smart glasses help blind people ‘see’ through sound
Researchers from Australia have developed an innovative technology termed ‘acoustic touch’ that enables individuals to ‘see’ through sound. This technology holds the potential to significantly benefit those who are blind or possess low vision. According to the World Health Organisation,…
ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting collaborate to automate construction industry
ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have announced their collaboration to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop innovative new practices in modular housing manufacture. The collaboration will help to meet the need for more affordable…
Education gets IoT-enabled: £9.5m project to make Scottish schools ‘Europe’s largest’ IoT network
A multimillion-pound scheme is earmarked to make schools in southeast Scotland “Europe’s largest” IoT network. University of Edinburgh’s Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) programme will allocate £9.5 million to provide every school in the Edinburgh area of Scotland with smart sensors. The…
BT, Nokia and MediaTek complete 5G redcap trials
In a ground-breaking development within the telecommunications industry, Nokia, in conjunction with British Telecom (BT) and the Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company MediaTek, has successfully concluded rigorous trials of 5G Reduced Capability (Redcap) technology. This milestone event took place on October…
Brazilian oil spill detection to be fitted with Cloud solution
Miros, through local partner Belga Marine, has won a significant contract with Brazilian oil major Petrobras to update its existing oil spill detection efforts. As part of the development project, the Miros system will be matured and installed with a…
Matter 1.2: elevating the smart home experience
In the fast-paced realm of smart home innovations, the Matter protocol has emerged as a significant game-changer. By harnessing the power of existing IP technologies, notably Wi-Fi and Thread, Matter has set its sights on crafting a revolutionary open standard…
KUKA’s anniversary program for European Robot Week 2023
The KUKA automation group is celebrating its 125th birthday this year. As part of the European Robot Week (ERW) from 20-24 November 2023, KUKA is offering children, young people and adults numerous opportunities to experience the fascination of robots for…
