Over time, we have adapted machines to recognise colours just like we do — but colour recognition with specialist sensors is not as simple as it might seem. [ + ]

The march towards net zero carbon emissions is gathering pace, as more countries commit to stringent targets and objectives. [ + ]

Heat regeneration is the process whereby heat from a process that would otherwise be lost or wasted is recaptured and used for useful heating purposes. [ + ]

These five smart machine trends can assist OEMs to create a foundation for improving machine intelligence and reshape business models. [ + ]

How digital measurement is helping to maximise wastewater treatment efficiency. [ + ]

How the Internet of Things enhances efficiencies throughout the factory. [ + ]

How manufacturers can avoid Industry 4.0 early stumbling blocks and keep from becoming another failed statistic. [ + ]

The primary benefit of using automation to enhance sovereign capability is increased productivity and efficiency. [ + ]

Amid the pursuit of digital transformation, the spotlight is firmly fixed on the transformation of the DCS into the automation system of the future. [ + ]

Safety light curtains and safety laser scanners are the two most common machine protection technologies, and both can be used in many safety applications. [ + ]

EtherCAT is the only industrial fieldbus that leverages Ethernet for both high speed and real-time performance. [ + ]

Defining the difference between local and remote I/O is straightforward, but the differences between remote and distributed I/O can be more nuanced. [ + ]

The importance of industrial decarbonisation to long-term sustainability is well recognised and requires taking bold steps to improving and reimagining business practices. [ + ]

Digitalisation through edge computing can unearth new value in mining and metals processing. [ + ]

Most safety applications can be handled by safety PLCs; however, they are frequently overkill when it comes to implementing smaller or more dispersed SIFs. [ + ]