In this article, Chris Johnson, Managing Director at SMB Bearings, explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) can enable a stronger, more resilient bearing supply chain. In 2020, stock management issues were estimated to cost UK manufacturers 66 billion GBP…
Smart robot vacuum cleaner features mopping capabilities and laser mapping
Smart home appliance manufacturer, Proscenic, has announced the availability of its new M8 3-in-1 smart robot vacuum cleaner that can both vacuum and mop floors simultaneously. Featuring precision laser mapping technology and large suction power, the M8 provides a cleaning…
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…
Security is a top priority as IoT market to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027
Driven by increased adoption of smart sensors integrated into connected devices, the Internet of Things market segment is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027. These devices are being made and sold by some of the largest technology companies in…
Varon Vehicles announces collaboration to implement urban air mobility systems
Varon Vehicles and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) announced they will be collaborating to integrate RTI’s software connectivity framework into Varon Vehicles’ Traffic Management Systems (TMS). Varon Vehicles is developing ‘Infrastructure Networks’ which are their vertiports with virtual, connected aerial lanes and…
How connected technology is transforming the water utilities industry
Smart water metering is taking off in the water sector. In total revenue terms, the smart share of AMI and AMR has almost doubled – from 28.2% in 2012 to 46.7% in 2020. This adoption has largely been driven by…
Ringover opens UK facility as demand for telecoms tech soars
Ringover is solidifying its UK presence with a new London facility. Over the past year, the company has seen demand for its services soar by 230% as businesses across the globe transitioned to working from home. Now, as companies adopt…
Global smart meters market to reach $27.8bn by 2026
A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts has released its report titled ‘Smart Metres – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics’. The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post COVID-19 marketplace. A smart metre…
5 tips on retrofitting an industrial environment
Digitalisation and automation of manufacturing processes in recent years have driven the convergence of IT and OT and the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0. Here, Martin Hodgson, Country Manager, Paessler AG explains more. One of…
Opportunities in Augmented Reality to explode in coming years
Consumer mass-market Augmented Reality (AR) products and applications could become the fourth wave of modern technological progress, following the PC and smartphone in transformative impact on nearly all aspects of life and business. However, making widespread consumer AR a reality…
