Warehouse and distribution centres (DCs) are grappling with a significant and ongoing labour shortage. Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. Ever-increasing demand for faster delivery, and ongoing macro supply chain disruption add to the challenge.…
Smart system instantly approves 10,000 electric car chargers
A smart portal has proved its worth by fast-tracking more than 10,000 electric car chargers to connect with the electricity network in its first year. Smart Connect, the online portal launched by UK Power Networks has slashed notification time for…
Integrating time sensitive networking into systems architecture
Mariana Alvarado, Marketing Specialist at CC-Link Partner Association looks at the creation of create futureproof Connected Factories and the advantages that they hold. When it comes to discussions around connected industries, a number of buzzwords are generally included, making it…
Choosing a wireless network for an industrial environment
Despite the push for the rollout of 5G in Europe the implementation of 5G, technology has been slower than other countries. Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, compares 4G and 5G in relation to the manufacturing industry. In…
RKVST shows the future of nuclear waste tracking with Zero Trust Fabric
Digital Catapult has collaborated with Sellafield Ltd to run a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Field Lab to explore how distributed systems and distributed ledger technology can be used to solve current and future nuclear industry challenges. Zero trust fabric provider…
AI & automation in the food industry
Ian Hart, Business Development Director?at?adi Projects, a division of engineering firm adi Group, discusses why manufacturers should turn to automation and AI to deal with emerging trends within the food and beverage industry. Automation technology has been on a path of steady…
Remotely controlled robot for pressure vessel inspections
A semi-autonomous robot currently being manufactured to inspect pressure vessels will remove the risk to humans while also saving industries millions of pounds each year. As a health and safety requirement, routine internal pressure vessel inspections must be carried out…
AI and Cloud powered fan experiences at Wimbledon 2022
Wimbledon fans around the world got to experience The Championships digitally, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) running on IBM Cloud and hybrid cloud technologies. Co-created by the All England Club and IBM for Wimbledon.com and the Wimbledon app, the new…
Networked devices increase cyber attack risk for building systems
Companies face an increasing but under-recognised threat from cyber attacks on building systems and facilities managers need to act now with IT professionals to address the issue, as this piece from independent research and advisory firm Verdantix warns. The above…
A taste of what’s to come in food sensing
There are some jobs that you simply cannot picture a robot doing, and a chef’s job of food tasting is certainly one of those human-only tasks that may never be automated. Sam Holland recaps the University of Cambridge’s exciting robot…
