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Open process automation PoC in the chemical industry
As we enter 2020, it's exciting to think about what technology trends will be gaining traction across the process industries. 2019 was a great year for technology innovation across the industry, so we expect (and hope) we'll be seeing things pick up where they left off on the technology front. Wind River had the privilege of attending the NAMUR annual general meeting late last year in Bad Neuenahr, Germany (NAMUR is a leading international associ...
Using edge data centres to create decentralised IT resources
The volumes of data that now need to be processed are soaring as a consequence of digital transformation, so companies need a quick and easy solution for establishing new data centres directly, where that data is generated. By Clive Partridge, Rittal technical manager for IT Infrastructure
Partnership to raise awareness for clean energy technologies
Alexander Sims and Tonik Energy continue their brand partnership for the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E season. The renewable energy supplier, and the race-winning BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver, began working together last year and resume their partnership for a second Formula E season, as they continue to raise awareness and educate people on clean energy technologies for both homes and businesses.
The promise of 5G is already transforming industries
The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, ubiquitous wireless connectivity, mixed reality, blockchain, autonomous vehicles, the cloud - these and countless other recent developments are changing the way industries operate. The merger of digital and physical systems into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – a vast network of connected devices that generate data that is analysed on the cloud before being somehow acted upon ...
Graphene Flagship projects aim to shape EU’s environmental future
The Graphene Flagship has announced the launch of eleven new “Spearhead Projects”, each developed to take graphene-enabled prototypes to commercial applications. The success of the first Spearhead Projects, launched in 2018 - which included the world’s first graphene-enabled solar farm - inspired the Graphene Flagship to keep investing in these initiatives, aiming to take graphene-enabled products from the lab to end-users.
Gearing up towards autonomous production
automatica is continuing on its growth course. The upcoming trade fair will occupy a record area of 76,000 square meters. There will be an additional hall, more than 900 exhibitors and new highlights. Munich will be the meeting place for the international automation industry from 16th-19th June, 2020.
Contribution of digital workers to increase by 50% in two years
A new survey from IDC has revealed the true extent of software robots supporting humans in the workplace. The IDC whitepaper,Content Intelligence for the Future of Work, sponsored by ABBYY, indicates that the contribution of software robots, or digital workers, to the global workforce will increase by over 50% in the next two years.
Top five reasons to choose a career in engineering
She’s one of the youngest people in her workplace – but Abbie Beaver hasn’t looked back since setting her sights on a career in engineering.And the 17-year-old apprentice hopes her experience will inspire other young women as the UK’s engineering industry faces an uphill battle trying to attract new recruits. That’s why Abbie and her employers, the multi-disciplined engineering firm adi Group, which has offices in No...
Advanced gripping technology catalyst to market growth
A new market research study on the robotic gripper market contains global industry analysis 2014 to 2018 and opportunity assessment 2019-2029. The report investigates the robotic gripper market and provides critical insights for the forecast period of 2019 to 2029.
Diagnosing the threat to connected healthcare apps
Dealing with cyber threats has become a standard challenge in any sector, but one of the most alarming possibilities is an attack on medical technology, where the risks make the jump from digital to physical. The potential threat was highlighted recently in research that revealed attackers could potentially access anaesthesia devices due to an apparent security flaw. By Chad McDonald, VP of Customer Experience at Arxan Technologies