Stratus Technologies, a global leader in simplified, protected, autonomous Edge Computing platforms, announced that Schneider Electric has released EcoStruxure Micro Data Center architectures standardized on Stratus Edge Computing platforms to accelerate the move of traditional data center capabilities to the factory floor. The new micro data center architectures integrate Stratus’ fault tolerance and virtualization with…
What increasing IIoT connectivity requirements mean for design engineers
By Bryan Christiansen, founder and CEO, Limble CMMS The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that leverage data from actuators or sensors installed on physical objects or machines. Through IoT, assets can establish direct communication with humans or with each other to transfer information about their health and surroundings. In the…
What to expect in the design of future mobile devices
Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, unveiled the results of a global survey polling manufacturing stakeholders to identify the top trends and technologies shaping the future of mobile devices. Survey findings reveal continued evolution of mobile-device form factors, disruptive features and innovations that will impact smartphones, smart wearables and other mobile devices manufactured…
Rockwell Automation and Ansys partner to optimize industrial operations
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) and Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) announced that the enhanced Studio 5000 Simulation Interface now connects with Ansys digital twins. This gives automation and process engineers new ways to use simulation to improve the design, deployment, and performance of industrial operations. The Studio 5000 Simulation Interface connects Rockwell Automation industrial control systems…
UNO-420 PoE-powered data sensing gateway Ccertified on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Advantech, a leading provider of intelligent IoT systems and automation technology, is pleased to announce that its UNO-420 data gateway is certified on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 20. UNO-420 is a PoE-powered data sensing gateway powered by an Intel Atom E3815 processor, characterized by its high compatibility with diverse data acquisition devices and…
Solving AIoT puzzles
Innodisk, a global provider of industrial embedded flash and DRAM storage is assembling the complex underlying hardware and software technologies needed for an all-in-one AIoT cloud-to-edge solution that will streamline compatibility and shorten application implementation time. With the expanding number of AIoT devices is rapidly increasing development and management complexity. Creating a unified solution to…
Enhanced Digital Twin capabilities from make it easier to complete complex tasks
Taqtile continues to make its industry-leading Manifest work-instruction platform more powerful and easier for front-line workers to use with the enhanced capabilities of its virtual digital twins. Viewed and manipulated within the Manifest® augmented reality (AR) environment, digital twins are static or animated 3D models of real-world equipment which can be fused with Internet of…
Banner Engineering expands IIoT solutions with qualified products for AWS IoT Core
Banner Engineering, an industrial automation equipment maker, has expanded its range of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions by qualifying multiple products to be compatible with Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core. AWS IoT Core lets connected devices easily and securely interact with Cloud applications and other devices. By qualifying its sensors and wireless solutions for…
Advantech launches UNO-430 all-around waterproof edge intelligence gateway
Advantech announced its UNO-430 rugged, waterproof edge intelligence gateway. Designed for use in harsh industrial environments, UNO-430 features all-around IP69K/68-rated ingress protection and M32 and M12 I/O connectors to provide a truly watertight solution that can withstand the most demanding applications. The waterproof enclosure features a front door for easy access and maintenance as well…
Bosch Rexroth to present Industry 4.0-ready technologies at ATX West 2021
At ATX West 2021, attendees will have a unique opportunity to view firsthand multiple exhibits and operating system demos covering a broad range of new and proven Rexroth technologies, including multiaxis Cartesian systems, high-speed precision conveyors, wireless tightening systems, an advanced production floor data visualization system and new robotics offerings. Highlights of the booth include…
Scalable, open and integrated industrial automation increases efficiency, reduces complexity and cost
Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced continued development in driving major advances across its Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing initiatives. These advances and the introduction of Flexible Automation Modules (FAMs) further extend Molex’s Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS4.0) by empowering supply chain stakeholders to build software-defined machines, robots and production lines that meet…
The future network infrastructure is intelligent
By Kurt Michel, SVP, Marketing, Veea Intelligent systems have become an increasingly common part of everyday life. Using a combination of wireless communications networks, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and devices, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), edge and fog computing and various other cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, providers are enhancing and improving both their operations and…
Ruggedized GNSS receivers offer high-accuracy tracking for industrial equipment
The AsteRx SB3 receiver family, enclosed in an IP68 housing, offers superior availability of RTK high-accuracy positioning due to its ability to track a wide variety of signals from all currently operating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including not only GPS and GLONASS but also the European Galileo and Chinese BeiDou. Even in dual antenna…
The state of Industry 4.0, survey says …..
Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced the results of a global survey of Industry 4.0 manufacturing stakeholders driving advancements in robotics, complex machines and device or control systems. The findings reflect steady progress in the development of Industry 4.0 initiatives across the industrial automation ecosystem, including smart automation, connectivity and analytics that…
Industry 4.0 expected to be lead application for IoT within 5 years
Newark, an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, has published new research on the Internet of Things (IoT) which reveals the growing role of IoT for industrial automation and control applications essential to the delivery of Industry 4.0. The IoT Survey, which is run annually by Newark, generates new insights…
Metrology and Industry 4.0
By Dr. Peter J. de Groot, Executive Director of R&D & Michael Schmidt, Market Development Manager, Zygo Corp. When looking at the place of metrology in the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” it is interesting to ponder whether industry 4.0 is being driven by developments in metrology or metrology developments are being driven by Industry 4.0. Today’s…
How to keep data safe in the IoT world
The news has been filled with cyberattacks on a number of companies’ networking systems, several of which are critical to the U.S. economy. As the IoT, IIoT, Industry 4.0, and similar networks inch forward, recent digital events on networking held sessions on how to secure the transmission of data. One of those sessions was at…
Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN — CAN communication via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Since its launch five years ago, the Anybus Wireless Bolt has provided thousands of industrial applications with wireless Ethernet access. With a rugged and unique form factor for bolt-on-machine mounting, it is today proven and trusted in the most demanding industrial applications. Use cases vary from warehouse installations and AGVs to manufacturing of food, underground…
The OPC Foundation launches its OPC UAcademics program to supplement OPC UA training in post-secondary institutes
The OPC Foundation announces the launch of its academic outreach program called OPC UAcademics. The OPC UAcademics program provides post-secondary institutes with official, up-to-date OPC UA course content, ready-made for easy inclusion in their curriculums at no cost under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 license. The OPC Foundation invites interested education-providers to contact opcuacademics@opcfoundation.org…
Ethernet-APL Technology available: standards complete, products entering market
The numerous barriers to deploying high-speed Ethernet-enabled instrumentation in hazardous process automation facilities are now resolved with the introduction of Ethernet-APL technology. Ethernet-APL is the new two-wire, intrinsically safe physical layer suitable for use in demanding process automation applications. Ethernet-APL’s benefits include dramatically improved communication speed, hazardous area reach, power to field instrumentation, and long…
Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth combo module for Industrial IoT connectivity
Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, has announced the Sterling 70 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) module with concurrent dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 5.1. The Sterling 70 is powered by NXP® Semiconductor’s new 88W9098 wireless SoC, an industrial Wi-Fi 6 solution based on the latest IEEE 802.11ax standard with an innovative concurrent dual MAC Wi-Fi…
OPC UA I/O modules for IoT digitalization
Advantech, a global leader in IoT technology, launces a next generation OPC UA I/O sensing module with Modbus protocol. ADAM-6300 is an IT/OT convergence series that integrates information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) – representing a leap forward in smart IoT technology for factories and utilities. Moreover, through the OPC UA and built-in…
Siemens makes first industrial 5G router available
The Scalance MUM856-1 – the first industrial 5G router from Siemens – is available now. The device connects local industrial applications to public 5G, 4G (LTE), and 3G (UMTS) mobile wireless networks. The router can be used to remotely monitor and service plants, machines, control elements, and other industrial devices via a public 5G network…
Three tips on getting industrial IoT networks ready for the future
It may be tempting to rest on your laurels when you finally have your IIoT networks up and running. Nonetheless, change remains the only real constant in life, and the world of industrial networking is no exception. Your IIoT network may be sufficient for your current needs—it may even be ready for your foreseeable application…
Digital twins are key to virtual production environments
By Keith Higgins, VP of Digital Transformation, Rockwell Automation To help identify design issues earlier in the machine build cycle, machine designers look to virtually commission new production lines using digital twin technology. This technology can simulate nearly every aspect of machine operation without needing access to a single piece of physical equipment. It allows…