There will be no Internet of Things without strong cyber security

The concept of IoT holds great potential: By connecting millions of devices to the internet we can save time and money and become more efficient, we can offer our customers more convenience, better service and much more. But no grand…

5G and TSN for industrial automation of the future

There are numerous fieldbus standards aimed at ensuring real time support, but none of them provide a manufacturer or platform-agnostic networking solution. An answer has been provided in the form of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). Andreas Mangler, Director Strategic Marketing at…

Towards AIoT: Bosch Machine Learning trials go live on Fetch.ai

Cambridge-based Artificial Intelligence lab building an open-access decentralized machine learning network for smart infrastructure, Fetch.ai has announced that the team of the ‘Economy of Things’ (EoT) strategic advance engineering project at Bosch Research will be initiating machine learning trials on…

5G is a game changer for the military

Secure wireless data communication is hugely important for the military, both at home and abroad. Besides the apparent administrative use, this goes not least the military tactical communication management system. Mikkel Helweg, Business Development Manager and Terje Jensvik, Technical Manager…

SGS joins forces with Eurotunnel to launch ‘UK Landbridge Package’

SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with Eurotunnel to create a unique ‘UK Landbridge Package’ for companies seeking to use the Channel Tunnel to export and import between Ireland and continental Europe. The new ‘UK Landbridge…

Connecting cranes to The Cloud

In tough, challenging environments computer equipment must have special qualities in order to function optimally. This is especially important if the system must meet the demands of classification companies. Cargotec is one of the providers of cargo and load handling…

IoT sensors preserve ceiling at the Royal Opera House

Disruptive Technologies recently teamed up with Expert Partner Infogrid to preserve the ceiling at the Royal Opera House. Leading engineers in building sustainability, Integral, have partnered with Disruptive Technologies and IoT smart building platform, Infogrid, to reduce hours of intensive…

Bringing crushing and screening into Industry 4.0

Edge analytics software is increasingly popular with manufacturers and makes equipment data more accessible to decision makers. But could it help manufacturers seize Industry 4.0’s promise of revolutionising industry? Rubble Master, a mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer, put this…

Smart and sustainable lighting systems build resilience

Smart, safe, efficient. This is often the mantra for many businesses when it comes to assessing or upgrading their physical spaces, and retailers are by no means an exception. From illuminating shop floors to well-lit safe warehouses and distribution centres,…

Starting small for successful digitalisation

Upon taking a ‘small step’ onto the surface of the moon in 1969, Neil Armstrong uttered what would become one of history’s most famous phrases. It’s easy to dismiss taking small steps as a lack of real progress – but…