A subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet is aiming to develop drone delivery-network technology able to handle millions of orders within 12 months. The company, Wing, say the technology is being tested “at scale” in Australia, where it’s delivering up…
Hardware Pioneers Max 2023 returns to London
Hardware Pioneers Max returns to London. This annual gathering, held on 13th July 2023, is dedicated to all those involved in developing connected and smart hardware solutions and bringing them to market. There will be an audience of over 2000…
Digital transformation: a beacon of hope in uncertain times
I believe two themes will come to define this era of industry: uncertainty and digital transformation. On the one hand, uncertainty is making it very hard for businesses to plan and when they can’t plan, it is very hard to…
ASUS presents Co-Winning partnership approach to accelerate AIoT
ASUS announced that ASUS IoT has introduced its Co-Winning approach for the ASUS AIoT Partner Alliance Program. The new approach aims to revolutionise the AI and IoT sectors with its strategic model and collaborative advantages. With its strengths in both…
NIS 2: protecting against large-scale cyber incidents
The final text of the Security of Networks & Information Systems Regulations 2 (NIS 2) has been passed by the European Union and was published in the EU journal in December 2022. After coming into force on January 16th 2023,…
Why security is critical for IoT
The security landscape for IoT devices is checkered. Some IoT products implement robust security measures, while others have not prioritised protection, making them more vulnerable to attacks by malicious actors. It’s still relatively common to read about attacks (and hacks)…
The power of smart energy monitoring to reduce energy consumption and costs
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…
