Astrocast and Avirtech announce a smart farming partnership. Astrocast is providing Avirtech with Satellite IoT (SatIoT) connectivity solutions for its BIOTA intelligent farm control system. This includes integrating its technology into Avirtech’s Avirlink – this enables plantation owners to make…
Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is moving at a fast pace, and it is hard for producers to keep up with the continuous need for change caused by new regulations, counterfeit operations, and individualised consumer needs. Traceability is vital for protecting your…
Wastewater treatment transformed with next-gen automation platform
Schneider Electric, specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has announced the successful integration of its EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) solution with Royal HaskoningDHV Nereda Process Control Software, for sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment technology. Earlier…
RBTX online marketplace: Now even easier for individual low-cost automation
igus’s RBTX online marketplace, which helps users looking for cost-effective automation solutions, has been relaunched with new functions and automation feasibility demonstrations. Instead of needing to search across many different sources, machine builders and buyers will find a wide range…
Making food storage smarter and safer with IoT
Storing food at the correct temperature is crucial for food companies to protect the quality and integrity of food products. Typically, food poisoning bacteria becomes inactive in the cold, and most are killed by heat. Therefore, controlling the temperature of…
Schneider Electric Leeds investment, a boost for the Northern Technology Sector
Schneider Electric, specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has completed the transformation of its Leeds site into a smart factory, complimented by a state-of the art Innovation Hub – the first of its kind in the…
How smart HVAC solutions can combat the energy crunch
Commercial real estate (CRE) has been hit hard over the past few years, impacted by the pandemic. Now with inflation running rampant, supply chain breakdowns, lower and inconsistent occupancy levels, topped off with soaring energy costs, it’s hard not to…
Manufacturers looking to ‘North Star’ leaders who are human and holistic
Britain’s manufacturing companies are looking for the next generation of leaders to be more human, with better motivational and communication skills and, the ability to connect with employees and take a more holistic view of the business according to a…
Digital Security by Design: a revolution in the cybersecurity landscape
Since the 1970s, there has been an ongoing challenge regarding the security of computer systems: fast forward to the present the underpinning memory access architecture remains unchanged despite well-documented vulnerabilities and flaws. The results speak for themselves: 300 million+ of devices…
World-first underwater robot shortlisted for award
A collaborative project which will see the development of a world-first underwater robot to repair a damaged ship’s hull while still in transit has been shortlisted for an industry award. Funded by the European Commission, a total of 11 partners…
