What is the impact of power on profitability? The volatility of the energy market in recent years has made the simple act of powering enterprise a focal point on many businesses’ balance sheets. Global energy market trends make it reasonable…
NMIS facility paving the way for the future of manufacturing in Scotland
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, has opened its new flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire, aiming to be a major stimulus for the country’s…
igus joins network to help industrial companies access the Internet of Things
igus’s membership of the Berlin expert network ‘IoT Use Case’ helps it take advantage of the multi-trillion-dollar IoT market. The Internet of Things has a growth potential of several trillion dollars – consultancy McKinsey estimates it could realise $5.5tr to…
Ethernet switch receives CC-Link IE TSN conformance certification
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has certified the conformance of Advantech’s latest industrial Ethernet switch, the EKI-8510G, with CC-Link IE TSN. This latest addition to the portfolio of devices compatible with the CLPA’s network technology highlights the market demand for…
How global standards underpin IoT
IoT will be one of the largest and most complex machines on the planet. And its economic impact will be huge. In a 2022 report, analyst McKinsey suggested the IoT’s value could be as much as $12.5 trillion by 2030.…
How IoT teaches marketers regarding user intent
Marketers in today’s tech-driven world are likely familiar with IoT. This interconnected web of smart devices, ranging from a customer’s smartwatch to their refrigerator, is transforming our understanding of user intent. Exploring how IoT and marketing intersect and how this…
German robotics and automation expect all-time high
The German robotics and automation sector is on track for another record year: the industry is forecasting a 13% increase in sales to €16.2 billion in 2023. In 2022, companies already recorded a 5% sales increase to €14.3 billion. “The…
Haltian announces new IoT software for offices
Haltian, an IoT and smart building company from Finland, announced the launch of Empathic Buildings for Offices, a new smart office solution for hybrid workplaces. Designed to answer the changing needs of modern work life, Empathic Building is the central…
ABB and China Telecom unveil digitalisation and Industrial IoT lab
ABB and China Telecom unveil a joint digitalisation and Industrial IoT laboratory in Hangzhou, China. The collaboration between ABB Measurement & Analytics China Technology Centre and China Telecom’s Internet of Things subsidiary E Surfing IoT will focus on developing end-to-end…
Dispelling five myths about retrofitting and practical tips on how to get started
The convergence of IT and OT has been accelerated by the digitisation and automation of operations, resulting in remarkable progress. One standout development is the capability to collect and analyse data in innovative ways. Breakthrough technologies like the Industrial Internet…
