Industrial

The PwC’s membership network report, Skies without Limits, recently revealed that drone technology is expected to uplift the UK’s construction industry by £8.6bn by 2030. This growth was largely attributed to innovation and improved productivity. As drone technology becomes more sophisticated, it can offer a range of benefits for civil contractors. Here Ian Barnes, Director at SITECH UK & Ireland, has shared his thought...

In metal machining, stress is a constant factor which has the potential to compromise the quality of the components produced. Brought about through traditional manufacturing methods, there are two common types of stress – thermal and cutting edge. Here, Karl Hollis, Engineering Director at Precision Micro has explored these common problems and their impacts, and suggests how stress can be eradicated to consistently produce components of the...

The global smart cities market is expected to grow from $410.8bn in 2020 to $820.7bn by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.8% according to a report by Markets and Markets. Smart Cities are projected to create business opportunities worth $2.46 trillion by 2025, says a recent Frost and Sullivan report, with these cities predicted to be spending $327 billion on technology by 2025. 

Where do your data scientists sit? Perhaps they occupy a typically gloomy, computer-filled basement, or maybe they have a glassy building all to themselves. Either way, you’ll not always see business decision-makers walking the same corridors. After all, analytics is best left to the experts, isn’t it?  By Haidar Altaie, Data Scientist, SAS UK & Ireland

Neousys Technology has announced that the rugged in-vehicle Nuvo-7000VTC series computer, powered by Intel 9th/ 8th-GEN Core i processor with up to 8 core/ 8-thread architecture and 64GB DDR4 memory is available in three variants.

In this article, Sarah Earl, Head of Product at RingGo, the UK-based cashless parking provider, shares her 2021 technology predictions. She provides insight into the need to make app based payments easier, the introduction of PSD2, optimising data, the rise of women in tech and embracing digital solutions.

Here, Matthew Hawkridge, Chief Technical Officer at Ovarro, has shared his thoughts on five key technology predictions for 2021 that are all underpinned by RTU’s (Remote Telemetry Units).

When we think about rapid developments in terms of wireless technology, we often automatically assume it’s in regard to telecommunications. However, with so many alternative industries taking advantage of the offerings that wireless technology and connectivity provides, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Improved Internet connectivity and skills have helped many countries to cope with the health and economic crisis from COVID-19. Yet the pandemic has raised the bar for the digital transition and underscores the need to close the digital divides that risk leaving some people and firms worse off than others in a post-COVID world, according to a new OECD report.

According to Make UK’s September 2020 Manufacturing Monitor, only 46% of manufacturers achieved 75 to 100% of their pre-COVID-19 operating levels in August 2020.