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…
Schneider Electric leverages AI to accelerate growth for Jones Food Company
Schneider Electric has announced a new partnership with Jones Food Company to design and install AI-driven software designed to optimise growing conditions and improve energy efficiency. Jones Food Company (JFC) is a UK agri-tech companies, building world-scale vertical farms that…
Outdoor mobile robot shipments to reach 350,000 by 2030
Rapid advancements in fundamental techniques, such as navigation, manipulation, and functional safety, have made robots more intelligent, agile, and safer. Mobile robots are a proven ideal companion for humans performing mission- and business-critical tasks in outdoor environments. According to ABI…
Optimising cheese production using machine-learning and AI
Aston University and fourth-generation family cheesemakers, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses (BFC) based in rural Lancashire, have teamed up through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to use high-tech solutions to increase their cheese production. The project will develop novel business analytics and…
Smart poles to become a key deployment framework for urban infrastructure
Smart poles are multi-functional aggregation points for smart urban infrastructure, built on top of smart streetlights and connected utility poles. According to ABI Research, by 2030, the installed base of smart poles will exceed 10.8 million globally, with system revenues…
ECU-1000 Series’ intelligent IIoT communication gateways
Advantech has introduced the new ECU-1100 intelligent wireless Industrial Edge gateway series. These RISC-based gateways feature a robust platform design with wireless and Ethernet communication, multiple protocol support and WebAccess integration have specifically designed for distributed solar power generation, electricity…
Digital Twin to help BelgoTex make efficient carpets
Digital Twin Consulting is helping international carpet manufacturer BelgoTex to streamline its internal processes to create significant efficiencies with the deployment of ‘Pigeon’, Digital Twin’s cellular IoT Edge device. An essential ingredient in designing production layouts and processes that increase…
Gira wins at Smart Building Awards 2022
Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of intelligent system solutions for building management has been recognised at this year’s Smart Building Awards, winning Best Multi Dwelling Unit in collaboration with system integrator, Marquee Home Limited. Established in 2018,…