Since the 1970s, there has been an ongoing challenge regarding the security of computer systems: fast forward to the present the underpinning memory access architecture remains unchanged despite well-documented vulnerabilities and flaws. The results speak for themselves: 300 million+ of devices…
Embracing IoT independence
In August 2022, Google Cloud announced that it will shut down its Internet of Things (IoT) Core services by August 2023. The services are relied-upon by businesses around the world to support data analytics, machine learning, predictive maintenance and more.…
Hitachi provides secure connectivity to enable smart city applications
Hitachi Energy introduced the TRO610 cellular router that provides state-of-the-art communications and cybersecurity, purpose-built to support industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications for utilities, smart cities, oil & gas, manufacturing, and mining operations. The TRO610 is part of Hitachi Energy’s…
Industry 4.0 – taking connectivity into hyperdrive
Dean Challinor, General Manager at Distec, explores some examples of the many benefits of the fourth industrial revolution in manufacturing. The Internet has provided the platform for a new generation of business models. Tech giants such as Uber, Deliveroo and…
CEA RF Chip enables IoT connectivity for remote devices
CEA, a technology-research organisation, and Astrocast, a global satellite Internet of Things network operator, have announced their successful collaboration on a low-cost, bidirectional communication module that enables corporations to communicate with their remote assets in areas not covered by terrestrial networks. The…
Automation of wind turbines
With the growing climate pressures and the strong support for renewables by government policies since COP26, the global wind automation market is set to reach $5.196bn in 2027, a $1.507bn increase from the 2020 market. Given this predicted growth in the…
ISA introduces Digital Transformation Training Series
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the release of its Digital Transformation Training Series. The training series is a set of courses that cover emerging technologies associated with digital transformation. The goal of the series is to increase…
Mouser and HARTING to present digitalisation webinar
Mouser has teamed up with HARTING to present a new webinar, titled ‘Digitalisation Processes for Industry 4.0 and IIoT’. The free, live webinar will take place at 3:00 pm CET on Tuesday, the 13th of September 2022. HARTING is a…
Embracing the Edge
Nevzat Ertan, Chief Architect & Global Manager for Digital Machining architecture at Sandvik Coromant, explains the misconceptions and barriers of Edge computing for manufacturers – and argues the case for embracing the Edge. Defining the ‘Edge’ First, let’s start by…
Boston Dynamics launches an AI Institute
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute (the Institute), with the goal of making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent machines. The Group and Boston Dynamics will make an initial investment…
