Sterilising surgical instruments: a robotic assistant in doctor’s practice

Making a virtue out of necessity: that is the philosophy of Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno. In his practice, a KUKA robot cleans dental instruments – saving time and money and reducing the workload of the entire practice team.…

Smart glasses help blind people ‘see’ through sound

Researchers from Australia have developed an innovative technology termed ‘acoustic touch’ that enables individuals to ‘see’ through sound. This technology holds the potential to significantly benefit those who are blind or possess low vision. According to the World Health Organisation,…

Rugged 5G-ready IoT Edge gateway fanless system

IBASE Technology Inc. has introduced its AGS101T, a rugged IoT Edge gateway fanless system. This system is designed to offer consistent industrial performance and reliability within the IoT Edge solutions sector. The 5G-ready AGS101T brings advancements to the IoT gateway…

Wiliot’s IoT Pixels make waves as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023

Wiliot announced that its ambient IoT Pixels and Visibility Platform have been included in TIME’s list of Notable Inventions of 2023. The Wiliot ambient IoT Visibility Platform bridges the digital and physical domains using its IoT Pixels – stamp-sized, self-sustained…

SICK launches Industry 4.0 on-premise data intelligence platform

SICK has launched an Industry 4.0 on-premise data intelligence platform that empowers manufacturing and logistics organisations to optimise their operating performance. SICK Field Analytics can be quickly and easily set up to provide meaningful, application-specific condition monitoring and process insights,…

Blues and RAKwireless announce partnership to streamline IIoT product development

Blues announced its partnership with industrial-focused connectivity and hardware manufacturer, RAKwireless. Blues’ Notecard is now available across RAKwireless’ extensive portfolio of WisBlock modules, sensors and enclosures, simplifying global cellular connectivity for IIoT solutions. IIoT products are often stalled by complex…

OMNIVISION announces new 4K2K resolution image sensor for security cameras

OMNIVISION announced the new OS08C10, an 8-megapixel (MP) backside illumination (BSI) image sensor that features both staggered high dynamic range (HDR) and single exposure dual analogue gain (DAG) for high-performance imaging in challenging lighting conditions. The 1.45-micron (µm) BSI pixel…

Littelfuse release reed sensor for design flexibility for IoT proximity sensing

Littelfuse announced the release of its latest innovative product, the 59001 Reed Sensor. This miniature D-shaped cylindrical reed sensor offers a compact size, high performance, and customisation options, making it an ideal choice for various industrial, appliances, and IoT proximity…

How IoT is digitally transforming the defence sector

As an area of national interest, the defence sector faces unique pressures to optimise their operations. As global military ops look to technology for modernisation, digital transformation is paramount to secure defence sector interests and take operations into the future.…

ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting collaborate to automate construction industry

ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have announced their collaboration to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop innovative new practices in modular housing manufacture.  The collaboration will help to meet the need for more affordable…