Connectivity

Safeguard your equipment against power outage

Today Routeco discuss the great benefits of the Allen Bradley 1609 Uninterruptable Power Supply. This product will allow you to gracefully shut down your industrial computers, or even recover a control system after a power fault, minimising downtime. Find out more by watching the above video.

Drone technology could aid conservation of endangered species

The University of Bristol and the Bristol Zoological Society (BZS) are pioneering a new approach to wildlife conservation, involving machine-learning and drone technology, which could impact wildlife conservation projects worldwide.

How igus’ VR experience transports you to its test lab

When igus visits customers or exhibit at trade shows, it now takes more than free product samples. Using its VR glasses, the company instantly transport you to its factory to explore the world’s largest test lab for tribopolymers.

First plant-powered IoT sensor sends signal to space

The first-ever plant-powered sensor has been successfully transmitted to a satellite in space. The pilot service, using plants as the energy source, has been developed by Plant-e and Lacuna Space.

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Survey highlights progress and barriers to Smart Factory deployment(14/01/2020)

A Europe-wide survey of over 200 manufacturers with more than 500 employees shows that deployment of Smart Factory initiatives is currently running at around 63% and is set to grow rapidly over the next five years. The remaining 37% identify as being in the “planning stage”.
PROFINET enhanced with further security measures(13/01/2020)

PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) recognised at an early stage that security is one of the most vital components of an industrial communication system.
Over 60% of jobs in manufacturing require specific digital skills from applicants(09/01/2020)

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