ClimateView has unveiled plans to help the growing numbers of cities with net zero commitments identify the most cost-effective route to decarbonise their economies as it announced the close of a €10m funding round. Newcastle, Mannheim and Bern are among…
Reclaiming the robotics revolution
Until recently, the Industrial Revolution was largely associated with drastic engineering efforts that transformed global industry. Two centuries later, we are experiencing another shift in global manufacturing. Nigel Smith, Managing Director of Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, industrial robot supplier,…
How robots can help to keep people safe in the workplace
Over the course of the last year, robots have helped manufacturers protect human operators by achieving social distancing whilst maintaining high throughput in the manufacturing process. However, robots and automated applications can do much more to create a highly efficient…
Getting started with industrial data
There is a growing need for industrial businesses to adopt more modern technologies to improve process efficiencies, operational effectiveness and product quality. However, proper industrial data collection and management is integral to realising these goals. To support industry in making…
Sensyqo environmental IoT: smart and healthy home
Air pollution is a significant environmental factor affecting human health and wellbeing globally. Pollutants contribute to lung disease as well as other chronic health conditions associated with toxins in the air. While ambient (outdoor) air quality is regulated by…
Keeping supply chains connected
Just a year ago, finding a packet of toilet paper on your local supermarket’s shelves was like striking gold. The past year has taught us the value of a steady supply chain, and just how quickly an unexpected event can…
How robotics and automation are creating jobs in manufacturing
SME manufacturers adopting robotics and automation are creating hundreds of new and upskilled jobs, with the support of Made Smarter. Since 2019 the North West Adoption Programme, a collaboration between UK government and industry designed to support the increased use…
How connected technology can help property developers reach future net zero
The UK aims to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To help achieve this goal, the government has announced that all new homes will be banned from installing gas and oil boilers by 2025. Instead, they…
IoT is the saviour for manufacturers to improve OEE
Software AG has launched an app to automate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculation for its Cumulocity IoT platform. The new app will enable manufacturers of any size to collect and process key data as it’s created and quickly understand production effectiveness.…
EAM platform chosen as one of the technologies of the future for Digital Manufacturing Accelerator
Ultimo has been chosen to showcase how its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) technology helps realise the factory of the future at the Digital Manufacturing Accelerator (DMA). The initiative, by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), lets manufacturers experience the advantages of…
