Almost a decade ago, industry experts had predicted that the prevalence of the Internet of Things (IoT) would have been widespread by now – to the point of almost being ubiquitous. Though nobody doubts that IoT technology is going to…
Digi-Key Electronics debuts Farm Different Season 2 video series
Digi-Key Electronics is debuting a new season of its ‘Farm Different’ video series that highlights the role of automation and control technologies in sustainable farming and food distribution practices. Season 2 of the three-episode series, sponsored by YAGEO Group and…
IoT adoption in APAC set to surge
APAC is set to overtake the rest of the world in IoT adoption according to an Asian IoT Megatrends report from the global research firm OMDIA and global connectivity provider Telenor IoT. APAC digital transformation of enterprise has been slower…
The evolution of factories of the future: what you need to know
IPC recently convened a roundtable of electronics executives to discuss trends driving the industry’s migration to the factory of the future. The executives came to a shared conclusion that the transition to the factory of the future features many challenges…
Global market for IoT in manufacturing will grow to $23 billion by 2031
A new report from Guidehouse Insights discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) is being deployed in the manufacturing sector and provides analyses for the expected investment in IoT in manufacturing by global region through 2031. Manufacturing is the quintessential…
Skills shortage and recession fears could halt tech investment
More than half of UK business leaders believe their companies’ digital platforms (websites, apps and customer-facing tech) fail to stand out against competitors, with almost half ready to invest in making improvements in 2023, new research from Studio Graphene has…
Smart factory market – growth, trends, COVID-19 impact, and forecasts
The global smart factory market (hereafter referred to as the market studied) was valued at USD 295.65 billion in 2021. It is expected to reach USD 514.29 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 9.74% during the forecast period, 2020-2027…
New funding for agriculture, horticulture automation and robotics
Ahead of its launch in January, Defra has published guidance for the third round of the Farming Futures Research and Development Fund competition focusing on agriculture and robotics. In partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Defra will match-fund projects…
Flexibility and reliability with PlantPAx DCS release
Rockwell Automation, the global specialist dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the release of FLEXHA 5000 I/O family that offers high availability and continued evolution of the PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS). Process customers will see more…
Hackathon drives forward IIoT solutions
The first ever hackathon featuring umati, the connectivity initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, ‘MindSpher’”, the Siemens IoT-as-a-Service solution, and the Digital Industries World e.V., IIoT community was held at the end of September 2022 in Mindelheim. 32…
