While some IoT sensors can be wired, some must be remote from a power network and should be able gather and transmit their data wirelessly. InnovationLab discusses how printed batteries could be the solution. These wireless sensors need a reliable…
Cheshire & Warrington SMEs invest £90k in digital technologies
The first SME businesses to benefit from the Cheshire and Warrington 4.0 (CW4.0) digital transformation programme have gone on to invest a combined £91,390 in adopting new technologies in addition to launching new products and processes. The cohort of businesses – ranging from a Daresbury-based life sciences startup, to a maritime engineering company in Tattenhall – have received free, hands-on R&D support through the ERDF-funded project, led by the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering…
Securing industrial automation & control systems
The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) and the International Society of Automation announced the IoT Security Maturity Model (SMM): 62443 Mappings for Asset Owners, and Product Suppliers, and Service Suppliers. “This new guidance adds the service provider role. It extends the…