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We should start thinking about how we define life, according to Lund University researchers. An army of intelligent robots is growing in front of us, but also opportunities to alter people’s DNA, create super babies and, perhaps, to encounter life in space.The researchers argue that this definition is central to the exploration of new forms of life. It has to do with the ethical/moral, legal and practical issues that we as individuals and c...

Researchers have discovered that industrial robots can be remotely hacked to cause potentially devastating damage,as serious concerns over the safety and security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices continue to mount. Researchers at security firm Trend Micro and Italy's Politecnico Milano found that many internet-connected industrial machines run on outdated software or have poor software protection.

Following the latest cyber attack, industrial computing specialist Distec is calling for businesses to reassess the security of their hardware and software. On Monday 29th May a large digital screen was hacked in Liverpool city centre.The screen, based outside the Liverpool One shopping centre, displayed a relatively friendly message from hackers, warning about the lack of security on the sign.

This year at EMO Hannover, a big focus will be on exploring new approaches for strengthening mutual feedback between the academic and business communities.In line with the EMO’s motto of ‘Connecting systems for intelligent production’, the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW) is organising the Industry 4.0 special show area, on which Fraunhofer and university-affiliated research institutes of the German Academic...

The largest European research initiative to date in the field of Industry 4.0, ‘Productive4.0’ has been launched at Infineon Technologies in Dresden.Coordinated by Infineon Technologies AG, more than 100 partners from 19 European countries will work on digitising and networking industry.

From smartphones to automobiles and the electric grid, energy storage is becoming more critical. For mobile devices, the need is clear for safe, longer lasting, energy dense chemistries. For automobiles, the move to hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicles has increased the bounty to be had for denser and lighter storage. As for the electric grid, it stands to benefit from load balancing using a combination of the IoT (smart grid)and localised e...

“Productive4.0”, the largest European research initiative to date in the field of Industry 4.0, has been launched at Infineon Technologies in Dresden. Coordinated by Infineon, more than 100 partners from 19 European countries will work on digitising and networking industry. Involved in the project are partners such as BMW, Bosch, Philips, Thales, NXP, STM, SAP, ABB, Volvo and Ericsson, and leading institutes such as the Karlsruhe Inst...

Due to the need for capital efficiency, asset efficiency and resource efficiency,tectonic shifts are underway across process and discrete industries. These trends are nurturing the growth of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0. The convergence of algorithms, cloud, data, devices and networks drive a creative destruction and expansion of traditional business models. Further, the directional shift from CAPEX◇OPEX cycles will see th...

Abbott has announced CE Mark of the TactiCathContact Force Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, developed to make it easier for physicians to more effectively treat atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart beat too fast. When integrated with Abbott's EnSite Precisioncardiac mapping system, physicians are able to utilise dual impedance and magnetic technologies to help more precisely model the heart.

Back in 2014, a large food manufacturer in the UK had to pay a £800,000 fine after a serious industrial accident. An engineer was trapped by the machinery while examining a conveyor belt and suffered major injury and ongoing nerve damage.An investigation revealed that this dangerous accident could have been prevented if a guard was in place on the machine.