IoT systems: an analysis of smart cities

As the IoT space continues to grow and evolve, it shows up across many sectors and categories, from building automation, industrial and agricultural, to smart city, medical and military. Most…

Exotec manufactures milestone 5,000th robot in record time

…signifying an increasing business momentum driven by the growing demand for warehouse automation. The completion of the 5,000th robot, which will be named ‘Monu’ (short for ‘Monumental’), is a landmark…

ABB launch latest release of ABB Ability Symphony Plus

…Plus aims to further support customers’ digital journey through a simplified and secure OPC UA connection to the Edge and Cloud, without interfering with core control and automation functionalities.  The new…

Schneider Electric launches industrial digital transformation consulting service

…industrial digital transformation requires a global vision that is agile enough to support local needs,” said Marc Fromager, SVP Industrial Automation Services, Schneider Electric. “Successful programs encompass efficiency, sustainability, and…

Microsoft streamline IoT devices across smart campuses to enhance workplace experience

…its global real estate portfolio, the collaboration between Microsoft Digital and Global Workplace Services is crucial for scaling and refining smart building experiences. The partnership focuses on automation and creating…

Smart manufacturing in the automotive industry

…businesses about their challenges, and how they are using or intend to use technology solutions to meet them. This study from Plex Systems, a Rockwell Automation company, in collaboration with…

Agriculture robot venture FLEXBOT receives UK gov’t funding

…the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (‘Defra’) through the Farming Futures Automation and Robotics Competition. The Farming Innovation Programme work in partnership with Innovate UK, who are delivering…

Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing

…control to help manufacturers build robust systems that protect and improve processes today and tomorrow. The need to control and have visibility in the automation processes has increased. OMRON’s Traceability…

IoT and the future of smart factories

…half of all factory work will be carried out remotely, increasing the reliance on digital technologies and automation. The negative side of this approach is the added time it could…

ABB’s smallest robot with leading payload and accuracy

…accuracy, the new IRB 1010 offers electronics manufacturers the opportunity to increase their production of devices including smart watches, earphones, sensors, and health trackers through automation. “The market for wearable…