Automation

SKF has provided a modern lubrication system to Erdinger Weißbräu, to help them improve the flexibility of internal processes and meet growing demand - image courtesy of SKF

Automation helps keep the beer flowing

A Baidu self-driving car. Image courtesy of Baidu.

Baidu announces autonomous car partnership

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

Employment levels within the manufacturing sector will increase by 0.8% between now and 2021 as a result of the increased utilisation of 4IR technology - image courtesy of irwinmitchell

Digital Transformation

‘4IR won’t have negative impact on employment levels’

Industrial Control Systems are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Steag

Industrial Data & AI

Manufacturers’ ICS at high risk of cyber attack

The research from Canonical looked at the views, opinions and experiences of 361 IoT professionals regarding past, present and future IoT projects.

Digital Transformation

Number of large scale global IoT projects doubles

Industrial IoT applications are being developed to monitor robots, thereby reducing downtime and improving efficiency.

Grasping the next generation of robotics

Germany is the world’s fifth largest industrial robots market, and by far the largest in Europe.

What are the world’s largest industrial robots markets?

ABB acquires GE Industrial Solutions for $2.6bn - ABB’s EP division delivers more than 1.5 million products to customers around the world every day through a global network of channel partners and end-customers - image courtesy of ABB.

ABB acquires GE Industrial Solutions for $2.6bn

The 150 million milestone has been reached as Nissan prepares to launch the new Nissan LEAF in Europe - image courtesy of Nissan

UK plant helps Nissan pass 150 million vehicles milestone

A smartwatch gadget like an apple watch technology smart device mobile wireless electronic communication wearable tech – image courtesy of Pixabay.

Digital Transformation

Manufacturers to increase use of wearable tech: study