Fraunhofer IPMS develops an intelligent demonstrator for the predictive maintenance of industrial plants

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS presents a demonstrator for predictive maintenance of industrial equipment. The demonstrator uses advanced sensor technology combined with AI-based data processing to detect potential machine damage at an early stage and avoid costly downtime.…

How can IoT help bakers?

For many, conjuring up an image of bakers is one who leans on traditional methods to bake bread, lovingly rolling the dough by hand or mixing ingredients in a bowl. Of course, for the industrial baking world, this image has…

Hexagon introduces smart cylinders with features to monitor gas levels

Hexagon Ragasco, a division of Hexagon Composites, and Linde, the global industrial gas company and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketer in Norway, have introduced Linktra Smart cylinder nationwide in Norway on 17th April 2024. This launch follows a regional pilot…

Getting started with industrial data

There is a growing need for industrial businesses to adopt more modern technologies to improve process efficiencies, operational effectiveness and product quality. However, proper industrial data collection and management is integral to realising these goals. To support industry in making…

Thermopile detectors for CO2 sensors designed for industrial environments

Renesas Electronics has expanded its environmental sensor portfolio with its first family of thermopile-based detectors with integrated optical filters for optical (NDIR) CO2 sensors. The four new single- and dual-channel analog detectors for CO2 gases deliver performance, quality, and longevity…

Smart Factory: What it is and the solutions you need to build one

There are already many articles on the topic of smart factory. In this article, I will try to simplify it a little bit, starting off with a brief overview of the history of industrial revolutions, introduction of what smart factory…

First converged IIoT hub to be showcased at IoT Tech Expo

FairCom has announced that it is a platinum sponsor of IoT Tech Expo Global in London, where the company will be exhibiting its solution for IoT and Industry 4.0 environments.  According to the company, FairCom EDGE is the world’s first converged…

Five reasons why you should get into cobotics

There are plenty of scenarios where robotics can be deployed to increase productivity and precision while removing people from the drudgery of repetitive tasks. Cobots take this a step further by being able to work alongside human operators in a…

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…

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…