Energy efficiency, sustainability, and simplicity are coming to homes in an entirely new way. Schneider Electric, the specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, unveiled Schneider Home – a home energy management solution for homeowners seeking savings,…
The evolution of factories of the future: what you need to know
IPC recently convened a roundtable of electronics executives to discuss trends driving the industry’s migration to the factory of the future. The executives came to a shared conclusion that the transition to the factory of the future features many challenges…
Reducing energy costs with smart metering integrations
The use of the word ‘crisis’ to refer to the rising cost of living in the UK has increased exponentially in the past few months, and for good reason. Amidst other factors, the increase in energy costs has played a…
Dispensing robots: what’s the risk?
The application of adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants or other liquids, fluids, or pastes, is something that can often be readily automated with a dispensing robot. However, manufacturers that are still performing these processes manually may be concerned about the potential…
Self-service beer station with AI-powered security solution
iDenfy, the full-stack identity verification and fraud prevention startup, has joined forces with Beera Station, a self-pouring beer machine service provider. The new partnership will help Beera Station check buyers’ age and verify their identities while ensuring swift service. Verification…
Robots will be the oil and gas industry’s growth engine
The single major advantage of robotics is automation, which drives other improvements in efficiency, productivity, and safety. Automation enables extensive inspection and maintenance tasks to be conducted while feeding back data to help limit operational costs and improve efficiency. Advances…
Phoenix Contact, industrial wireless connectors, and the factory of the future
Today’s factories demand flexible manufacturing and wireless connectivity. Manufacturers need to react quickly to shifting customer needs, customisation, and short product life cycles. They require interchangeable processes and equipment that can be reconfigured, modified, and replaced easily with maintenance-free connectors…
An engineer’s guide to explainable AI
Machine learning algorithms have rapidly become a regular part of our daily lives. Machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, is probably used for more than you might think. We’re often completely unaware that it is an algorithm involved; they…
Embedded industrial communication interface supporting TSN uses CC-Link IE TSN
The CC-Link Partner Association’s (CLPA) partner, HMS Networks, announced the release of a new embedded development option for designers of industrial automation devices compatible with CC-Link IE TSN. HMS Networks’ Anybus CompactCom 40 CC-Link IE TSN embedded communication interface provides…
Global market for IoT in manufacturing will grow to $23 billion by 2031
A new report from Guidehouse Insights discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) is being deployed in the manufacturing sector and provides analyses for the expected investment in IoT in manufacturing by global region through 2031. Manufacturing is the quintessential…
