The smart factory market size is expected to grow by $73.68 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to a Technavio market research report titled Global Smart Factory Market. However, the growth momentum of the market will be progressing at a CAGR of 9.26% during the forecast period.…
How automating wind turbines can support the growing renewables sector
With the growing climate pressures and the strong support for renewables by government policies since COP26, the global wind automation market is set to reach $5.196 billion in 2027, a $1.507 billion increase from the 2020 market. Given this predicted…
Panasonic to use ‘honeypots’ to take on malware attacking IoT devices
Panasonic has laid out plans to improve IoT defences with information gathered through attacks on their own devices. The company will create ‘honeypot’ devices to bait bad actors to attack from which they’ll collect the attack data from. Speaking at…
Is the UK ready for the smart city technology of the future?
It’s no secret that smart technology and artificial intelligence are becoming more widespread. With 54% of the world’s population living in cities, a figure predicted to rise to 66% by 2050, there is a clear need for technological advancements to…
OTA and telematics: the building blocks for software defined vehicles
Connectivity has come a long way since the invention of the cell phone and the Internet. From hot tubs to doorbells, climate systems, and refrigerators, almost every device that contains electronics has the potential to become connected. But perhaps one…
Clevon introduces T-Mobile powered autonomous delivery tobots to smart city Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners announced that Clevon is joining the city’s Curiosity Lab ecosystem. The company’s autonomous robot carriers (ARCs), powered by T-Mobile connectivity, are designed to collect orders at warehouses, retail stores, dark stores and micro fulfilment centres, and then deliver…
Farnell hosts first Industry 4.0 live Q&A webinar
Farnell will be hosting its first live Q&A webinar on Industry 4.0 with presenters from partner organisations Festo, Eaton and Auer Signal on 6th September 2023 (2pm BST, 9am ET, 9pm SGT). The benefits to Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT are…
IFR report examines labour shortages and how to automate small and midsized enterprises
Labour shortage has become one of the most pressing challenges for small and midsized enterprises (SME) in OECD countries. The manufacturing sector is hit especially hard by high job vacancy rates. Since robots are becoming easier to install, implement and…
Robotics, AI and challenges in UK manufacturing | Interview with 3M’s Paul Larking
Paul Larking, Global Robotics & Automation Senior Specialist, R&D at 3M Abrasive Systems Division, talks to IoT Insider about why the UK manufacturing industry is tracking behind other countries with its adoption of robotics, what they’re missing out on, and…
Soracom launches IoT connectivity plan for Brazil
Soracom has announced the release of PlanP2, a new data plan that delivers IoT connectivity for Brazil using a local carrier profile to ensure regulatory compliance. Brazil is a large and growing market for IoT, but regional restrictions on permanent…
