XLE technology boosts location accuracy of Bluetooth LE IoT tags

Link Labs, provider of an end-to-end IoT platform for locating, managing and monitoring equipment, supplies and assets anywhere at any time, has announced the release of its Xtreme Low Energy (XLETM) technology for IoT asset tracking. An innovative, patented wireless…

UK manufacturers show hesitancy for AI adoption

Almost half (48%) of UK manufacturing firms are looking into or testing AI in a limited capacity, yet just 12% are using it live, everyday around the business, according to a new report from data science consultancy Peak Indicators. Peak Indicators’ Artificial…

Connect, empower and transform through Edge to Enterprise connectivity

Now, more than ever before, industrial enterprises need to be flexible and agile. As the world settles into the new normal, businesses are looking to intelligence from within their automation to stay competitive. Andy Graham, Solutions Manager at SolutionsPT explains.…

How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?

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…

SME manufacturers prepare for the challenges of a digital future

60 digital leaders now have the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made Smarter’s innovative Leadership Programme. Five cohorts of managers and directors at SME manufacturing companies have now completed the Made Smarter Leadership Programme through the…

The IPC requirements of complex control

As automation technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) become more commonplace in modern manufacturing, the requirements of control hardware increase accordingly. However, the importance of this is often overshadowed by the focus on new sophisticated software. Here, Stephen…

Key storage solution for IoT devices to support secure communications

Sectigo, a global provider of digital certificates and automated certificate lifecycle management solutions, has announced the addition of the Sectigo Secure Key Storage SDK (SKS-SDK) to its collection of offerings. Secure key storage is a software-based library that cost-effectively manages,…

SIGA raises $8.1m to protect national infrastructures and manufacturing facilities

Israeli cyber security company, SIGA OT Solutions has completed an $8.1m series B funding round led by PureTerra Ventures – a Dutch fund that specialises in water and infrastructure investments, along with Israeli venture fund SIBF, Moore Capital, and Phoenix…

SGS joins forces with Eurotunnel to launch ‘UK Landbridge Package’

SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company, has joined forces with Eurotunnel to create a unique ‘UK Landbridge Package’ for companies seeking to use the Channel Tunnel to export and import between Ireland and continental Europe. The new ‘UK Landbridge…

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…