
Schneider Electric has unveiled its EcoStruxure Transformer Expert in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance the longevity of oil transformers and minimise downtime. The digital monitoring solution, both easy to deploy and cost-effective, utilises IoT sensors and software analytics to extend oil transformers’ lifespan. As a subscription-based service, it monitors oil transformers’ health, offering…

Global manufacturing is facing a growing productivity paradox. While manufacturers are racing to capture retiring workers’ knowledge before they leave, using that knowledge with new technologies, including robotics, is becoming challenging because of a widening skills gap. Louis Columbus, Senior Industry Marketing Manager at DELMIA examines this potential solution further to see how exactly it…

Specim announces its latest innovation, the Specim FX120, an advanced long-wave infrared hyperspectral camera with a full LWIR spectral range of 7.7 to 12.3 µm. This fast push-broom thermal hyperspectral camera is set to redefine chemical imaging capabilities in challenging environments, day and night. With its excellent spectral and spatial imaging performance, the Specim FX120…

mPrest, a developer and supplier of advanced grid-aware and behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), has been selected by EDF Renewables Israel, a branch of the global energy firm EDF Renewables SA, known for developing, constructing, and operating renewable energy plants, to provide its DERMS platform. This collaboration aims to manage and enhance the…

FANUC UK has underlined its commitment to AI-powered robotic waste picking company Recycleye by extending its exclusive UK deal with the tech innovator, as well as internationally recognising its achievements at the FANUC Global Partner Awards. The event, which took place in Japan in November 2023, saw Recycleye win one of seven Global Partner Awards…

AMETEK Land, a world-leading manufacturer of highly accurate infrared pyrometers, scanners, and thermal imagers is helping the steel industry meet global decarbonisation challenges with a range of solutions. With the steel industry responsible for approximately 7% of global man-made CO2 emissions, finding a way to meet the ongoing demand for steel while reducing and eventually…

AMETEK Land, a world-leading manufacturer of highly accurate infrared pyrometers, scanners, and thermal imagers, has introduced a new industry team structure to transform its approach to its customers, products, and solutions. The changes will mean a continued focus on global industrial solutions, and a drive to help customers meet their industry challenges. James Cross has…

Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus® is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. The comprehensive range of maintenance-free, wear resistant products have been tested and proven to last through real life and simulated applications and environments, tested…

Researchers at Drexel University have developed an system that harnesses the power of AI and computer vision to address the task of ascertaining infrastructure integrity. This new approach, aimed at detecting fissures in concrete, paves the way for robots to undertake the scanning, modelling, and monitoring of ageing infrastructure, marking a significant leap forward in…

Essential for achieving autonomy, robotic vehicle processors demand significant computing power for instantaneous decision-making. Initially, server/PC-grade processors were employed due to their robust computing capabilities. However, with advancements in the automotive processor market, those tailored for ADAS /AD functions have emerged as more cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives for robotic vehicles. This comes from Yole Group…