As cameras increasingly become intelligent Edge devices, the engineering challenge is no longer simply about capturing higher-quality images. Processing, connectivity, software and AI capabilities are increasingly being brought together at the device, creating new opportunities for industrial and IoT applications.…
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Why IoT systems fail at scale – and why Edge vs Cloud is the wrong debate
For many years, embedded system design followed a relatively stable pattern. Engineers selected hardware, chose an operating system, and built application logic on top. Systems were typically self-contained, and architectural decisions could be made within clearly defined boundaries. As connectivity…
Using and testing wireless communications in automatic transport robots for manufacturing and logistics
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are becoming central to smart factories and warehouses as manufacturers look to tackle labour shortages and improve productivity. In factories and warehouses, transport robots move parts, pallets, and finished goods between…
Smart homes: how connected systems enable intelligent domestic energy consumption
By Allan Lagasca, Global leader of Smart Industrials Segment organisation at STMicroelectronics The concept of the “smart home” isn’t new. There can be few homes which don’t integrate connected technology to monitor and manage energy, entertainment, heating and lighting, cleaning,…
Edge + Cloud data modernisation: architecting real-time intelligence for IoT
By Chandrakant Deshmukh, Senior Vice President – Architecture & IP Governance, Mastek Walk into any enterprise IoT engagement today and you’ll find the same paradox: the devices are deployed, the telemetry is flowing, and yet the operational intelligence promised three…
Enabling 6G at high speeds: A distributed MIMO solution
The transition into a 6G-powered world is well underway. Smart cities are developing at a blinding pace, autonomous vehicles like robotaxis are already on the road in select areas, and with 5G having been deployed worldwide for years now, it’s…
UK tech projects stalled by approval delays
More than a third (34%) of UK IT service providers say regulatory approvals delay ‘almost every’ technology project – with nearly one-in-five experiencing average delays of more than three months. This is according to new research from Telehouse Europe, a…
Opinion: Are solar panels in space the future of renewable energy?
Space-based solar power is moving rapidly from science fiction to serious possibility, with new research suggesting it could transform Europe’s future energy mix. A landmark study from King’s College London indicates that harvesting solar energy in orbit could reduce the…
Why model-based design is becoming essential for modern engineering teams
As modern systems – from autonomous vehicles to industrial automation and machinery – grow more complex, the software that powers them must evolve just as quickly. Engineering teams are now asked to deliver millions of lines of high-assurance code under…
Understanding NFC Forum’s certification release 15 and its impact
Mike McCamon, Executive Director of industry association NFC Forum, explores Certification Release 15, highlighting its extended operating range, enhanced reliability, and how it enables seamless, next-generation NFC experiences across diverse industries and devices. In June this year, NFC Forum announced…
