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Digital Twins in Automation: An Introduction
In automation engineering, new technologies are constantly emerging to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. One that is gaining traction is the concept of digital twins in automation.
This short article…
Data Centres: More than just Servers
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution, reshaping everything from business meetings to factory operations. This rapid shift, coupled with the advent of 5G communication, has increased the demand for cloud-based and online…
The Importance of Edge Processing to Manufacturing
The digitalisation of business and manufacturing resulting from IIoT and Industry 4.0 have a profound impact on factory automation. They envision networks of connected equipment collecting and analysing huge volumes…
Can SCADA become an enabler for IT/OT connectivity?
Within manufacturing organisations, demand is growing for improved IT/OT connectivity. Operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) functions have long coexisted and cooperated. The focus for IT being on front-end business systems, information processing,…
Edge and Cloud: Are they Best for Processing Critical Business Data?
Data is at the heart of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Manufacturing. Establishing platforms to collect and analyse this data is critical for optimising manufacturing insights into processes. The most effective…
What can we expect from AI in Automation and Control?
The term artificial intelligence covers the science of intelligence generated by machines attempting to mimic the cognitive functions of humans. It is already widely used in our everyday lives and has enormous potential to…
Making Energy Savings: UK Emission Goals depend on SMEs
Global climate change has meant that ‘once in a lifetime’ weather events are becoming regular occurrences. It is why more UK and international companies are committing to carbon-neutral goals and zero carbon emissions across…
The Changing Role of the Industrial Control Engineer
Industrial control technology has evolved at a manageable pace over last twenty years, but that time has come to an end. Producers recognising the benefits of new technologies want to capitalise on new forms…
How immersive technology will transform the shop-floor
Immersive technology that will transform the shop-floor includes augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and artificial intelligence. Whilst the visualisation technologies themselves are interesting, it is…
Addressing OT Cyber Security in Manufacturing
Introducing IIoT to your manufacturing means better connectivity and improved productivity. It also increases the number of gateways into your OT systems. More gateways mean more points vulnerable to OT
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Transforming IIoT Big Data into a Usable Currency
Industry 4.0 and IIot are largely about connectivity of equipment and devices to improve the way we work. In this article, we look at transforming IIoT big data into a usable currency.
In manufacturing the…
