Engineering


  • IoT in retail industry includes analysis of shopping behaviours

    IoT in [the] retail industry relates to a whole host of opportunities brought by leveraging IoT technologies. A network of interconnected devices, from trackers to smart sensors, is reshaping how the retail industry operates, bringing new levels of efficiency, accuracy, and insight. The impact of IoT on the retail industry is significant, particularly in areas…


  • Protolabs and Mindsett create asset monitoring device

    Protolabs, a provider of rapid manufacturing for low-volume 3D printed, CNC-machined, sheet metal, and injection-moulded custom parts for prototyping, has announced a collaboration with the UK’s rapidly growing facilities management company, Mindsett, to create PRISM, an intelligent asset monitoring device. The PRISM device uses principles of behavioural science alongside advanced technology to enable customers to…


  • £500k investment will see Boldyn Networks establish 5G Innovation Lab

    Boldyn Networks is establishing it a private 5G network-enabled Innovation Lab that is poised to transform the Port of Blyth into the North East’s leading technology hub and offer unparalleled access to 5G technology for regional industries. Boldyn Networks will create an environment where businesses of all sizes can develop and test 5G-based products, fostering…


  • The smart fishery of today: using IoT, AI and ML technologies

    A smart fishery represents a deviation from traditional and conventional methods of aquaculture, using IoT devices, AI and machine learning (ML) to predict fish behaviours, optimise feeding schedules and detect diseases early. Modern day aquaculture is facing a range of challenges. Major challenges that are posing risks to even the future of aquaculture, include antimicrobial…


  • RFID tracking: an indispensable tool for industries

    RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking reflects one technology that has significantly impacted on a range of industries from retail to healthcare and the overall supply chain. As environmental consciousness about the overall supply chain grows, businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices and to supply accurate information on resource usage and waste, enabled…


  • Launch of geolocation service for asset tracking

    UnaBiz, a provider and integrator of Massive Internet of Things (IoT) services, has announced the launch of Sigfox Atlas Sparks Beta, an addition to its geolocation suite designed to enhance asset tracking in the supply chain and logistics sector. This next-generation service builds on the success of Sigfox Atlas Wifi ML, which last month UnaBiz…


  • IoT in environmental monitoring crucial for understanding climate

    As the world population grows and climate change drives up temperatures and affects soil health desperately needed for growing crops, IoT in environmental monitoring is an incredibly useful tool as it leverages a range of technologies to monitor parameters crucial to understanding the impact of a growing population on the environment.  Using IoT technologies best…


  • Empowering IIoT with compact but mighty computing module

    Embracing the Industrial IoT transformation The Industrial Internet of Things (Industrial IoT or IIoT) landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, safety considerations, and the need for efficient, secure, and scalable solutions. The IIoT revolution is reshaping the dynamic use-condition landscape, demanding robust and efficient computing solutions right at the network edge. More specifically,…


  • Service robots growing 6x faster than industrial robots

    In recent years, the service robot market has experienced profound changes, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These technologies have enabled the creation of robots capable of performing a wide array of tasks with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Consequently, the service robot sector has seen exponential growth, outpacing the industrial robot…


  • Integral System expands IIoT portfolio with sensors

    Integral System, a specialist in the distribution and assembly of industrial IT solutions, has expanded its IIoT portfolio with the addition of TCT’s E-Green Sensor, an innovative self-powered IoT current sensor that operates autonomously without the need for wiring or batteries. The sensor employs residual energy recovery technology, or energy harvesting, ensuring it does not…