IoT sensor for monitoring indoor environment quality and occupancy
A new cloud-based IoT sensor monitors indoor air quality and room occupancy with a scalable and secure solution. Yanzi Health is a non-complex smart building solution that can be connected to the cloud within minutes. IP communication and standardised tech are equipped with enterprise security to allow for scaled-up monitoring. A single IoT network is […]
Cloud platform for digital transformation of construction
A new cloud platform launched by Trimble aims to streamline construction projects by linking project teams, data, processes and multiple stakeholders across all phases of construction projects. Trimble Construction Cloud powered by Microsoft Azure aims to advance technology adoption and accelerate the digital transformation of the construction, agriculture and transportation industries. “Trimble Construction Cloud enables […]
IoT platform to control connected devices, monitor fleets and analyse data
An IoT platform from IoThink Solutions provides users with tools to quickly and easily build their own IoT platform including integrated devices and digital twins. The fully customisable solution, Kheiron, offers low-code development, over 750 pre-integrated devices, digital twin capabilities and templates for multiple use cases. In addition, it facilitates the management of information flows from […]
Tech-stack data platform for sustainable packaging compliance
Sustainable packaging is a priority across retail and industry to comply with increasing regulation and consumer demand. Sustainable packaging compliance involves oversight of materials, design, legislation, compliance and recyclability. Aura’s e-halo packaging sustainability platform provides real-time technical and sustainability packaging data that allows clients to track progress against their current climate targets and future roadmaps […]
AI platform aids machine learning and improves speed to market
A new AI computational and storage platform provides reusable features for machine learning and artificial intelligence. The new AI Feature Store platform co-created by AT&T and H2O.ai was deployed to AT&T’s Chief Data Office and then across AT&T last year. AT&T estimates AI Feature Store has improved speed to market by as much as 70 per […]
Water industry making a big splash on digitisation
Just like most supportive industries, water is usually invisible until something goes wrong. However, with so many new challenges like digitalisation, cybersecurity and sustainability crowding in, the industry is having to stand up and be counted on how it is addressing these issues. To provide some much-needed experiences and insight, the Water/Wastewater Industry Forum and […]
World’s largest manufacturers lose $1.5 trillion a year to production outages
The cost of downtime to large manufacturers and industrial organizations has rocketed since 2020, according to a new report from Senseye, the AI-powered machine health management company. Senseye’s True Cost Of Downtime 2022 Report reveals that unplanned downtime costs manufacturers at least 50 per cent more today than it did in the period 2019-20, due to spiralling inflation […]
Without people technology cannot deliver on its potential
At Perspectives, that opened Automation Fair in Chicago, Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation spoke with Jimmy Etheredge, CEO of Accenture for North America about the crucial role people play in the digital transformation. Blake Moret (BM): Let us start talking about the landscape from a workforce standpoint in terms of coping with […]
Biometric technologies and the danger of using emotion analysis
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office is warning organisations to assess the public risks of using emotion analysis technologies before implementing biometric systems. The ICO has identified the following sectors where it anticipates that biometric technology will have a major impact in the near horizon (two to five years): The finance and banking sector – is […]
Data remains the cornerstone for an efficient and sustainable future for industry
Although the world is recovering from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic that struck in early 2020 it has changed forever the way that we live and work. At Automation Fair 2022, taking place in Chicago, Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation highlighted how it has affected the customers that they work with. […]
UKFT & IBM nominated for MCA fashion sustainability award
UKFT and IBM Consulting have been nominated for the MCA 2022 Sustainability Award for their project on Sustainable Supply Chain Optimisation. They have worked with Tech Data and the Future Fashion Factory to design, prototype and pilot a new technology platform based on IBM technologies, to further transparency within the UK fashion supply chain. MCA rewards consulting efforts […]
Climate tech innovation must be scaled to reach net zero
Climate tech innovation requires scaling and cross-sector collaboration to unleash the potential of decarbonisation technologies. Scaling up climate tech is key to reduction potential of climate technologies, says AI company BrainBoxAI. “We absolutely need greater cross-sector collaboration to overcome the barriers that impede the rapid adoption at scale of climate innovation and to realise the […]
Achieving Net Zero is the most ambitious engineering project ever
Cutting global greenhouse gas emissions to meet Net Zero targets is arguably the most ambitious engineering project ever undertaken, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The report “Engineering A Net Zero Energy System” looks at the engineering challenges in achieving the Net Zero goal – which many countries have set […]
Manufacturers accelerating digital investments in productivity drive
Britain’s manufacturers are increasingly embracing the digital industrial revolution as it bids to boost productivity, improve energy efficiency and overcome supply chain shocks, according to a new report by Make UK and Infor. Around 80 per cent of companies plan to increase digital adoption in the next two years; 40 per cent of companies say […]
Artificial intelligence drives yachts making hydrogen from seawater
Artificial intelligence and autonomous sailing yachts can generate green hydrogen from seawater, store the results and port it. Artificial intelligence is being harnessed by DRIFT Energy and Faculty to create a fleet of autonomous AI directed sailboats capable of producing green hydrogen at sea. The energy yachts harness and convert wind energy at sea to generate […]
Engineering services are ‘vital’ to deliver Net Zero
Engineering services are key to delivering net zero targets and should be supported by government, Actuate UK has urged. Engineering services are already driving national energy resilience, strong, sustainable economic growth and the demand for more jobs, according to Actuate UK, the alliance of engineering services, who say UK Net Zero opportunities are burgeoning. This […]
Automation boosts productivity and turnover for food manufacturer
Automation with digital technology has helped Firstplay Dietary Foods improve productivity and profit thanks to Made Smarter support. Firstplay Dietary Foods invested in automation technology to boost production of low protein products for people with metabolic conditions like Phenylketonuria (PKU) which leave people unable to eat protein without risking brain damage. With a growing international […]
Decision Intelligence helping to drive AI-based commercial objectives
Decision Intelligence is the commercial application of AI to the decision making process and is outcome-focused to deliver on commercial objectives. Decision Intelligence is tipped by Gartner as a key strategic trend for 2022 and the market is expected to grow to $17bn by 2027 (ReportLinker). It’s AI with a purpose, powering data-driven decisions across […]
Automation and energy management systems key to meeting net zero goals
More efficient automation and energy management systems would have the greatest impact in achieving industry sustainability goals. Automation technology could make a big difference in helping industry in its carbon reduction journey, according to new research from Schneider Electric and Omdia that shows 57 per cent of industrial companies have carbon-neutral targets. While 45 per […]
Industrial Metaverse: Why Does It Matter?
Tibor Merey and colleagues at Boston Consulting Group detail the applications, layers, infrastructure and benefits of the industrial metaverse and how it can turn data into real value. The metaverse will transform many aspects of the human experience but remains an unreal concept for many and industrial companies are curious to know what’s in store […]
Voice controlled hands-free thermal camera is a world’s first
Thermal camera technology has taken a leap forward with the world’s first voice controlled hands free wearable device. Thermal camera developments by RealWear enable frontline industrial professionals to conduct inspections, enhance remote support sessions and avoid equipment downtime using simple voice commands. The new thermal camera connects seamlessly with RealWear Navigator Series headsets, includes radiometric FLIR […]
