Microsoft has collaborated with Ciena to put together a blueprint for a next-generation optical networks designed to keep AI traffic flowing, even when systems fail. In a whitepaper explaining the partnership, Microsoft and Ciena explain how their tiered, zero-trust architecture,…
Rockwell Automation and Eplan unveil integration to speed digital twin simulations
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest industrial automation firm, and engineering software provider Eplan have unveiled a new integration designed to streamline electrical design and simulation. The collaboration links Eplan’s schematic design tools with Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, enabling…
Hanyang University unveils drone system to predict transmission line failures
Researchers at Hanyang University have unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system designed to monitor power transmission lines, a move that could transform the maintenance of critical infrastructure. The approach, which integrates multiple sensors including 3D LiDAR, GPS, inertial…
Leuze expands LiDAR portfolio with compact ROD 100 laser scanners
German sensor manufacturer Leuze has broadened its LiDAR offering with the launch of the ROD 100 series, a new range of compact, high-speed switching laser scanners designed for industrial automation applications. The devices, which feature a scanning frequency of 80…
Lightbug launches autonomous RTK system promising centimetre-level accuracy
Lightbug, the UK-based GPS and IoT manufacturer, has launched what it claims is the first fully autonomous real-time kinematic system capable of delivering centimetre-level positioning without human intervention. The technology, called Unattended RTK, was released alongside the RH2, a new…
Dryad Networks wins Rutronik AI Award for early-warning forest fire sensor
Dryad Networks has won the inaugural Rutronik AI Award for an artificial intelligence-driven gas sensor designed to detect forest fires within minutes, securing the highest score among ten shortlisted customer projects. The award was presented at the distributor’s AI Connect…
Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI deepen partnership as Europe’s demand for sovereign AI surges
Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI have expanded their partnership to offer integrated sovereign artificial intelligence services to European clients in tightly regulated sectors, amid rising demand for technologies that keep data and infrastructure within regional borders. The move comes as…
Würth Elektronik launches FeatherWing module to speed long-range IoT prototyping
Würth Elektronik has broadened its line-up of Adafruit Feather-compatible development boards with the launch of the Daphnis-I FeatherWing, aiming to simplify rapid prototyping for long-range, low-power IoT applications. The new board incorporates the company’s Daphnis-I radio module, which supports the…
Kyocera claims breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication with 5.2 Gbps optical system
Kyocera has unveiled what it describes as a breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication, a technology it claims could sharply accelerate real-time data transfer for marine research, subsea industrial work, and autonomous underwater vehicles. The Japanese technology group said on…
Signify launches DALI sensor to tighten energy control across industrial sites
Signify has expanded its Interact connected lighting platform with a new mains-powered motion and daylight DALI sensor designed to give industrial site managers tighter control over energy use. Announced on 27th November 2025 in Eindhoven, the sensor integrates with a…
