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…
Smart factory market – growth, trends, COVID-19 impact, and forecasts
The global smart factory market (hereafter referred to as the market studied) was valued at USD 295.65 billion in 2021. It is expected to reach USD 514.29 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 9.74% during the forecast period, 2020-2027…
New funding for agriculture, horticulture automation and robotics
Ahead of its launch in January, Defra has published guidance for the third round of the Farming Futures Research and Development Fund competition focusing on agriculture and robotics. In partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Defra will match-fund projects…
Hackathon drives forward IIoT solutions
The first ever hackathon featuring umati, the connectivity initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, ‘MindSpher’”, the Siemens IoT-as-a-Service solution, and the Digital Industries World e.V., IIoT community was held at the end of September 2022 in Mindelheim. 32…
A global IoT technology startup with a vision to build scalable connected solutions
Season Group, an international electronics design and manufacturing services provider, has acquired all assets of Pycom Ltd, a full stack Internet of Things (IoT) company that provides a fully integrated IoT platform to build scalable connected solutions. Pycom Ltd went…
Industry set to contract in 2023
Manufacturing output is set to contract next year as the deteriorating economic conditions at home and abroad impact on the sector, with increasing costs across the board, tighter fiscal and monetary policy and weakening consumer demand forming a perfect storm.…
Manufacturers accelerating productivity gains with digital technologies
Britain’s manufacturers are accelerating their investment in digital technologies as the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, driving increased productivity, creating greater demand for higher level skills, and improving their energy efficiency, according to a report published by Make UK and…
