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Four industries revolutionised by robots
Robotics has been around for decades and has forever changed professions, companies and entire industries around the world. [ + ]
M12 connections: the workhorse of digitalisation
It has been said that Ethernet is the backbone of digitalisation; therefore, M12 connections could be considered the workhorse of this generation. [ + ]
2022 Thought Leaders: Jon McGettigan
Jon McGettigan of Fortinet discusses cybersecurity, remote working and supply chain issues. [ + ]
2022 Thought Leaders: Boris Gabin
Boris Gabin of Emerson Automation Solutions discusses the effects of the pandemic and decarbonisation. [ + ]
2022 Thought Leaders: Rosanne Jessop
Rosanne Jessop of Pilz Australia and New Zealand discusses safety standards and the impact of labour shortages and border closures. [ + ]
Plug it in: the electrification of everything
There is no doubt that there will be challenges in achieving net zero GHG emissions, but a significant proportion of the task is possible with technologies available today. [ + ]
2022 Thought Leaders: Stephen Armstrong
Stephen Armstrong of Pacific Automation discusses supporting staff, advanced manufacturing and the path to decarbonisation. [ + ]
2022 Thought Leaders: Kathryn Wood-Enriquez
Kathryn Wood-Enriquez of Powerflo Solutions discusses engineering skills, local assembly and supply chain issues post-pandemic. [ + ]
Seven misconceptions about smart factories
Research by IoT Analytics GmbH on smart factories shows that there are some common misconceptions about what it takes to realise a smart factory. [ + ]
PLC vs embedded control: which one is best?
PLCs have been at the core of almost any automated system for many years; however, embedded systems can perform the same function for a fraction of the price. [ + ]
Two new technology predictions for Australia in 2022
Stephane Marouani, Country Manager, ANZ at Mathworks, shares two market predictions for 2022. [ + ]
Warehouse robots play a vital role in keeping supply chains running
In the warehouse, robots aren't replacing workers; rather, they are playing a vital role in keeping the supply chain from completely toppling. [ + ]
Five industrial robotics trends in 2021
Recent advancements in robotics are paving the way for more efficiency in the future. [ + ]
MOM: A high-value starting point for digital transformation
The desire for digital transformation in industry players is at an all-time high, but at the same time, organisations want lower-risk options to digitalise the shop floor. [ + ]
What do you need to know about digital twins?
When a new term shows up on the market, we have to ask ourselves is this term just a buzzword or is it something of value? [ + ]