According to the HMS industrial networking survey, over 70% of industrial networking nodes installed in 2023 were on industrial Ethernet. Yet, despite growing implementation of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) by mainstream suppliers, they still receive…
Industry 4.0 Articles
SICK Field Analytics Unlocks the Power of Industry 4.0 Automation
At the heart of smart manufacturing and logistics, a quiet revolution is taking place. SICK, a pioneer in sensor technology, has launched an innovative Industry 4.0 on-premises data intelligence platform, called SICK Field…
Brainboxes UK Stock, Sales & Support Agreement Confirmed
BPX are thrilled to announce an agreement with connectivity specialists Brainboxes Ltd to stock, sell and support their range of industrial communication devices in the UK.
Brainboxes smart hardware enables machine monitoring, connects industrial IOT…
Can Automation Address Worker and Skills Shortages?
For many manufacturers, the prospect of an automated, human-free factory feels light years away. Will Industry 4.0 and IIoT be effective in changing the way we work, and can…
Universal Automation: Schneider Electric Supports IEC 61499
Schneider Electric is accelerating its drive to help customers unlock the full potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Their vision for universal automation focuses on the benefits of an IEC 61499 open automation platform…
Digital manufacturing website offers practical investment decisions
Although the benefits of Industry 4.0 and IIoT indicate the way ahead in manufacturing, getting it is not straightforward. According to Mitsubishi Electric, most companies understand the importance of digital manufacturing, but they have…