On Thursday 21st July 2022, the tech startup community joined together under one roof to celebrate The Hustle Awards hosted by Startups Magazine, at The Steel Yard, London. The evening came together to celebrate individuals and companies and showcase their…
The good, the bad and the ugly Internet of Things
We’ve seen people complaining they can’t log into their robot vacuum, and others have had trouble with their high-tech doorbells as more and more of our lives moves online. The Internet of Things (IoT) describes all the things in our…
Comparing and contrasting the Cloud and the Edge
Sam Holland considers the role of hardware, particularly data centres and nodes, in the Cloud and the Edge, alongside the chief similarities and differences between the two areas of computing. As I reflect on in my past article that defines…
Smart sensors keep the pressure off
Richard Mount, Director of Sales at ASIC design and supply company Swindon Silicon Systems, explores how integrating ASIC technology with a MEMS pressure sensor keeps smart factories operating safely and efficiently. Smart factories use connected devices, machinery and production systems…
3D scanner robot for micron-level measurements
Danfoss Power Solutions has invested in an advanced 3D scanner robot for its joystick manufacturing lines in Nordborg, Denmark. The new device is boosting inspection routines by measuring component dimensions to micron-level precision, providing customers with enhanced product quality. Danfoss…
Intelligent prosthetics increase mobility through miniature motion control
While prosthetic legs enhance mobility for amputees, standard prostheses are passive, meaning that they are unable to provide the required feedback to enhance motor skills including balance. Now, microprocessors combined with miniature motion control technology are enabling dynamic prosthetic control,…
Flossbots – the shapeshifting microrobots set to change the world of oral hygiene
Research groups from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine and Penn’s School of Engineering have joined forces to create a robotic throng of shapeshifting nanoparticles – and they want to change the world of oral hygiene as we know it. Dental…
Digital tech in the management of asthma treatments
Amy Chan, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland discusses her and colleagues’ research into the use of digital innovation to improve people’s management of asthma treatments. Modern medical science has made remarkable progress in the treatment of asthma.…
Yamaha to present latest robots for advanced automation at Motek 2022
Yamaha Motor Robotics visitors at Motek 2022 its family of affordable industrial robots that boost the productivity of common component-handling and product-assembly processes. Topical demonstrations at Yamaha’s booth, 7515 in hall 7, will present SCARA, cartesian, and single-axis robots, and…
Combating food safety fears with cloud-based quality solutions
Food and beverage is seeing a number of approaches to digital transformation. Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programs, InfinityQS discusses how the industry can be enhance with the right approaches to processing the data. Cloud-based software-as-a-service quality management solutions…