Bridging the analogue and digital worlds
Hydraulics and technology specialist Bosch Rexroth has added IO-Link connectivity to its range, making low-cost, high-availability connections between analogue and digital realms a reality. The company has harnessed the advantages of the IO-Link open standard for hydraulic actuators and sensors – meaning that its 4WRPEH proportional control valves and HEDE10 pressure switches are now available […]
Robots are a welcome addition to the workforce,
Robo co-workers plug industry-wide skills gap, boost efficiency, automate mundane work, and don’t get involved in office politics With employers struggling to find people with the skills they need, even for entry-level jobs industrial workers are increasingly seeing the benefits of working with robots, rather than humans, to improve productivity and relieve the pressures they […]
The energy sector looks to IoT to streamline operational costs
Global energy companies are actively investing in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to optimise their operations and streamline business strategies in the hope of reducing expenditure and increasing profit. This is according to research by global mobile satellite company Inmarsat, which revealed that IoT’s ability to deliver cost savings is one of the biggest drivers […]
Adding intelligence to asset management
It is early days for the use of artificial intelligence in asset management but there are already promising signs that it may hold the key to improved performance Artificial intelligence (AI) in the asset management industry is still hovering around its infancy as firms seek out best practices and use cases for their own strategic […]
Kaspersky Lab reveals industrial organisation pain points
Although they acknowledge the rising risks of connectivity, many industrial organisations are failing to put practical steps in place, to improve the security of their operational technology The trend for digitalisation, including increased connectivity and IoT, is growing among industrial organisations such as power plants, manufacturers, and water treatment centers, which rely on industrial control […]
Employees underwhelmed with their company’s investment in technology
A quarter of employees feel that their employer doesn’t invest enough in technology that will benefit the business, according to new research from Ingram Micro Cloud New research has uncovered an opportunity for channel partners to be a voice of reason and advise IT teams that are increasingly overwhelmed with the demands of the modern workplace. […]
Optimising the workforce is about being open to the power of cloud technology
As organisations face an increasingly urgent need to make their workforces more productive, technology is often touted as a powerful enabler of greater efficiency and improved employee morale. While this is certainly true, this can only be effectively achieved if workers have access to tools that are optimised to the specific needs of the business […]
The dairy products industry and the digitalisation productivity bonus
Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has released a new research paper that investigates the value of digitalisation for dairy products manufacturers. New-generation digitalised technology is enabling manufacturers to improve performance through increased manufacturing productivity, improved planning and forecasting, enhanced competitive capabilities and greater financial sustainability. Increased manufacturing productivity – the ability to either produce the same […]
Why smart glasses are coming into focus within the enterprise
Nick Offin, head of sales, marketing and operations, Toshiba Northern Europe explains why the idea of smart glasses in the enterprise is no longer a futuristic concept, but instead one which is now on the cusp of impacting a whole host of industries – from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and security. Although not yet […]
Optimising the workforce is about being open to the power of cloud technology
As organisations face an increasingly urgent need to make their workforces more productive, technology is often touted as a powerful enabler of greater efficiency and improved employee morale. While this is certainly true, this can only be effectively achieved if workers have access to tools that are optimised to the specific needs of the business […]
Siemens and Alibaba Cloud partner to power industrial Internet of Things in China
Siemens and Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner to foster the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) in China. The two companies will leverage each other’s technology and industry resources to build a unique IoT solution to support Industrie 4.0, China’s manufacturing upgrade and […]
Technology can help companies crack the productivity conundrum.
Mark Geremia, VP and GM for Dragon, Nuance Communications, explains Irrespective of size or sector, most business owners or board-level executives would ask for ‘more time’ if asked what they could add to their Christmas wish list. And it’s no wonder, as time is that precious commodity that constantly slips away or gets […]
CIOs struggle to get to grips with data deluge leaving enterprises unable to make accurate business decisions
Latest solution from Mastek helps to improve simplicity, speed, control and compliance in enterprise data environments Mastek, a global IT player, has today announced the general availability of its data virtualisation service, a comprehensive solution based on the Denodo platform to deliver complex data integration across a range of technologies and business domains. With 60 […]
The analytical advantage: peering into the future of manufacturing
Stephen Ludlow, principal technology consultant at SAS UK & Ireland, looks at why too many manufacturers find themselves stuck in the past, prisoners of their own highly complex systems and supply chains and how analytics can help. They sit on treasure troves of data generated by machinery, employees, and customers, but lack the ability to […]
ROI as a goal in the smart factory
Lee Sullivan, regional sales manager at industrial software provider COPA-DATA UK, explains the steps manufacturers must take to boost ROI using Big Data. According to research from Barclays Corporate Banking, over half of the manufacturers are reporting improved productivity thanks to the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. Despite this, two-thirds state that they […]
Rockwell Automation and PTC announce strategic partnership to drive industrial innovation and accelerate growth
PTC and Rockwell Automation have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies and enable them to be the partner of choice for customers around the world who want to transform their physical operations with digital technology. As part of the partnership, […]
Ansys and PTC to offer ground-breaking integrated solution for design at the speed of thought
Ansys and PTC announced at LiveWorx 18 digital transformation conference that they have partnered to accelerate product innovation by providing customers a world-class simulation-driven design solution. Working together, Ansys and PTC will deliver Ansys Discovery Live real-time simulation within PTC’s Creo 3D CAD software. The combined solution will be sold by PTC as part of […]
PTC provides industrial companies clear path to value with augmented reality
At the sold-out LiveWorx 18 in Boston, PTC announced a wide range of new initiatives for augmented reality (AR) coming out of its business unit dedicated to the advancement and application of augmented reality in industrial settings. Augmented reality is one of the fastest growing segments of the technology market. AR superimposes digital information onto a […]
Become a data expert
Mark Homer, vice president global customer transformation at ServiceMax from GE Digital explains how to become a service data expert in five easy steps Service data is not just a missing piece of the jigsaw but a key piece that can add crucial intelligence around manufacturing performance and profitability. But service data intelligence is also […]
The expanding workplace
For smart meetings to be a reality, better communication tools are essential. The latest workplace technology innovations are already empowering people to be happier and more productive. Many organisations are moving towards an agile workplace to increase employee wellbeing and cut operational costs by moving their staff to smaller, more cost-effective premises, encouraging hot-desking and […]
A rising threat
As digitisation accelerates, it’s critical for organisations to shore up their defences to ensure information systems are well protected, as Mark Venables explains. The latest trends in cybercrime have seen it all. Advanced exploits allegedly developed by high-profile threat actors used in massive ransomware attacks, creativity of spam and phishing attacks on trending topics, and […]
