ABB launches ABB Ability Field Information Manager 3.0

ABB has updated its Ability Field Information Manager (FIM 3.0) software, enhancing connectivity and reach across various communication protocols. This upgrade is designed to improve operational efficiency by enabling system engineers and maintenance teams to configure, commission, diagnose, and maintain…

Certified IoT solutions for hazardous industrial environment deployments

IoT solutions for hazardous industrial environments are transforming high-risk industries like petrochemicals and refineries. The challenges and risks associated with deploying electronic equipment in these volatile zones are significant, but innovative solutions are emerging to address these concerns effectively. IoT…

Did you know that unplanned downtime costs $125,000 per hour?

The recent ‘Value of Reliability’ survey by ABB reveals that over two-thirds of industrial companies encounter unscheduled outages at least monthly, costing an typical business nearly $125,000 per hour. Yet, 21% of these businesses still depend on reactive maintenance strategies.…

Why should you equip your robot with TSN?

Robotic technology is advancing rapidly, with a growing demand for more integrated and responsive solutions in the realm of manufacturing. These advanced robotic systems are key to enhancing productivity and efficiency through smart, data-driven operations. A crucial element in these…

Mouser Electronics supports IoT development with new webinar

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is set to host a complimentary webinar aimed at aiding hardware engineers in developing antenna solutions for the increasingly compact world of IoT and smart devices. In collaboration with Amphenol RF, Mouser Electronics presents the webinar titled…

Saving 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 every year with wireless technology

EnOcean is contributing to climate change mitigation. The company’s energy harvesting wireless technology is responsible for saving over 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, preventing this greenhouse gas from polluting the atmosphere. EnOcean’s technology is currently deployed in…

Tragic robot accident leads to a fatality in South Korean plant

In an unfortunate event that casts a spotlight on the intricate balance between human workforce and automation, a technician sadly died in an accident involving a robotic arm at a South Korean pepper sorting plant. The incident, which took place…

Flexxbotics announces next generation of FlexxCORE technology

Flexxbotics recently unveiled the latest iteration of its FlexxCORE technology. This new generation of FlexxCORE, currently under patent consideration, changes how robots securely connect and interact with various types of automation equipment within the smart factory. This system offers enhanced,…

Energy saving potential of smart technology at SMART BUILDING EXPO 2023

The EnOcean Alliance has announced its participation at the SMART BUILDING EXPO 2023 in Milan, from 15th to 17th November, to exhibit the latest wireless products from its partners and demonstrate how innovative technologies can assist Italian firms and local…

IBASE Edge AI computing system wins 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award

IBASE Technology Inc. announces that its SI-624-AI Edge AI Computing System has won the 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award. It’s the twenty-fifth product to win the award seven years in a row. Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs invited more than 140…