10 billion IoT nodes are connected today, ten times more than just a decade ago, and the trend is continuing unabated. With this growth comes an equal growth of opportunities for attackers. The estimated annual cost of cyber attacks ranges…
Embedded industrial communication interface supporting TSN uses CC-Link IE TSN
The CC-Link Partner Association’s (CLPA) partner, HMS Networks, announced the release of a new embedded development option for designers of industrial automation devices compatible with CC-Link IE TSN. HMS Networks’ Anybus CompactCom 40 CC-Link IE TSN embedded communication interface provides…
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…
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…
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…
Moxa introduces IIoT Gateways that simplify remote data transfer
Digital transformation and sustainability are two essential goals for businesses today. Energy companies, for example, need a reliable and efficient system to seamlessly transmit real-time data from remote edge devices to cloud applications. Moxa’s newly launched AIG-100 Series includes best-in-class…
Manufacturers accelerating productivity gains with digital technologies
Britain’s manufacturers are accelerating their investment in digital technologies as the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, driving increased productivity, creating greater demand for higher level skills, and improving their energy efficiency, according to a report published by Make UK and…
Exotec builds 4,000th robot as UK and global expansion accelerates
Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, has completed production of its 4,000th robot. This will help further accelerate the industrial unicorn’s growth in the UK, Europe and internationally, and provides a powerful endorsement of the company’s successes in 2022. This…
Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is moving at a fast pace, and it is hard for producers to keep up with the continuous need for change caused by new regulations, counterfeit operations, and individualised consumer needs. Traceability is vital for protecting your…