The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has published a free white paper on the development ecosystem for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) compatible automation devices. Created for automation vendors, ‘Getting your TSN product to market’ provides a practical insight on how to implement…
Chemical industry to invest over US$7 Billion in digital technologies
The chemical industry has finally woken up to the benefits of Industry 4.0 and is ready to spend in the face of challenges such as increasing margin pressures and a declining labour force. While still considered laggers in the digital…
Manufacturers expect cyberattacks to increase in the next 12 months
A new report from the Capgemini Research Institute finds that 51% of industrial organisations believe that the number of cyberattacks on smart factories is likely to increase over the next 12 months. Yet nearly half (47%) of manufacturers say cybersecurity…
Using VR to design robotic limbs that feel like a real part of the body
How might you adapt, mentally and physically, to having an additional limb added to your body? Researchers have attempted to answer this question by asking people to test robotic arms in virtual reality. A Supernumerary Robotic Limb (SRL) is a…
MicroEJ becomes compatible with Android Studio for “any smart thing”
MicroEJ, leading provider of software containers for IoT and embedded devices, has announced the availability of Android Compatibility Kit, connecting global electronic things manufacturers to a fast-growing ecosystem of Android Studio and associated developers. This new release consolidates MicroEJ’s positioning…
IIoT platform captures data from nearly any legacy machine
Industrial automation manufacturer, Banner Engineering, has introduced a new IIoT product line, Snap Signal, that captures data from nearly any industrial machine’s device and converts it to a common protocol, enabling an upgrade to Industry 4.0 and higher productivity. Monitoring…
Large DIY palletiser robot from igus at a low price
The drylin XXL gantry robot is up to 60% cheaper than comparable robot solutions and is particularly easy to put into service, with free online configuration help. Motion plastics specialist igus is expanding its low-cost automation range with a new…
AI tech prevents construction workers’ falls from scaffolding
Pangea IT has unveiled a new artificially intelligent technology designed to solve the problem of construction workers’ falls from scaffolding. The tech was presented at a professional conference on 28th June in Kfar Maccabiah in the presence of MK and…
eviFile and Alstom team up to digitise rail signalling projects across UK
SaaS firm eviFile has announced it’s working with Alstom Transport UK Ltd to roll out the eviFile platform across all live UK projects, including a contract worth £130m. The 100 users’ partnership will include major projects at Victoria and Cambridge,…
Clam farmers using LoRaWAN network to monitor water quality
Combining Internet of Things technology with predictive water-quality monitoring solutions, two French companies are helping clam farmers of the Gulf Coast of Florida manage key aquaculture parameters so they can make decisions that boost production and sustainable farming. Supported by…
