I.T.

Robotics - By simulating millions of potential robot path combinations, IPS Robot Optimisation maximises efficiency and avoid collisions – image courtesy of fleXstructures.

Automation

Smart robotics technology hits big at Hannover

Harriet Green, general manager of Watson IoT, Customer Engagement and Education for IBM, and Guido Jouret, chief digital officer of ABB.

Digital Transformation

ABB & IBM join forces to drive industrial artificial intelligence

AI
IoT

One of the areas AI-equipped automation controllers can help improve is predictive maintenance, vital in raising productivity – image courtesy of Omron Corporation.

Digital Transformation

Omron to release ground-breaking AI-equipped controller

IoT

More than 75% say they plan on tying machine-to-people devices , - image courtesy of HSO.

Automation

IIoT: get ready for ‘robolution’

The open ecosystem aims to make autonomous driving more accessible to the public, and accelerate the overall pace of innovation – image courtesy of Baidu.

Digital Transformation

Autonomous driving to go open source

Procurement 4IR Training Cloud Tech Digital Data Factory Workforce image

Digital Transformation

Predictive maintenance to be worth $4.9bn by 2021

IoT

Digital Transformation

10 common ERP mistakes & how to avoid them

Engineer undergoing training as part of his education - UK education system

Smart Factory

The opportunities and benefits of 4IR

A Dell Embedded Box PC 3000 series. Image courtesy of Dell.

Smart Factory

Dell industrial Box PCs receive acclaim

Wiivv has created the world's first custom sandal designed and 3D printed to fit the unique contours of feet - image courtesy of Wiivv and Kickstarter.

Innovation

Wiivv launches campaign for the world’s first custom flip flops

cyber security business email compromise - Though advantageous, increased connectivity also open the door to new security risks. - Digital Threats

Innovation

Mocana unveils next generation Security Platform for industrial IoT devices and industrial clouds