For MQTT smarter is better
The broad range of Industrial IoT applications demands that MQTT get smarter. What if an MQTT broker could do more than just blindly pass along data?
For MQTT smarter is better
The broad range of Industrial IoT applications demands that MQTT get smarter. What if an MQTT broker could do more than just blindly pass along data?
The Importance of Data Analysis: A Brief Overview
Almost every business operating today deals with data in one form or another, and one of the biggest tasks when it comes to data is analysis. Data analysis refers to the process whereby data is processed to produce relevant insights that the business can use. Why is data analysis so important?
Top tech trends dominating the manufacturing industry
Writing a piece like this can be difficult for a number of reasons, mainly because the needs of manufacturers are vastly different from business to business. That being said, there are a number of common trends we are seeing with our customers that are applicable across the entire manufacturing sector, no matter the size of the company or the output. I will be outlining what we have seen at SolutionsPT as the major trends moving forward for manufacturers but I’m also very keen to hear your thoughts.
Ceratizit Launches New PolyClamp Verso for Simple and Precise Clamping Solutions
Ceratizit understands the need for flexible part clamping solutions, particularly when loading multi-axis machines with a wide variety of workpieces. Already offering a comprehensive range of clamping solutions, their new PolyClamp Verso enables machinists to overcome even the trickiest of loading scenarios.
Double the space, double the service Synchronous machine specialist engineering firm Excitation Engineering Services (EES) has completed its move into a second office, in Amber Business Park, Tamworth. The expansion of premises, doubling its floor space from 106 m2 to 212 m2, will enable the excitation specialist to install more engineering facilities, including more space…
Since the emergence of Industry 4.0, advances in performance monitoring capabilities have improved industry’s ability to analyse large volumes of data in real-time. However, what approach should businesses take when maintaining physical data records and backups becomes too costly or time consuming? Here, Mantracourt explains how site managers can use cloud-based platforms to optimise data…
SciMed and Analytik Jena to launch new total organic carbon and total nitrogen analysis instrumentation for flexible sample processing Leading UK laboratory instrumentation supplier SciMed has launched Analytik Jena’s new Multi N/C x300 TOC/TNb analyser series as the exclusive UK distributor. The new product series for total organic carbon (TOC) and total bound nitrogen (TNb)…
Product line offers a lower-cost alternative to parallel SRAM with up to 4 Mb density and 143 MHz SPI/SQI™ communications To address a common customer need for bigger and faster SRAM, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has expanded its Serial SRAM product line to include larger densities of up to 4 Mb and increased Serial Peripheral…
~ Strategies for enhancing connectivity in rural UK ~ In an increasingly digital world, access to reliable internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. However, while urban areas often enjoy high-speed broadband, rural communities in the UK are frequently left underserved, grappling with sluggish connections or even complete lack of access.…
The UK is facing its longest recession on record. With this crisis looming, uncertainties about business safety are rife, and industries such as real estate are being hit the hardest. As such, business owners are looking for new ways to handle financial troubles and keep consumer engagement high. Here, we will explore some effective methods…
Pushing ahead with the European Union (EU) funded photonixFAB initiative, the consortium partners have taken the first step on the path to industrialize the European silicon photonics value chain by providing early access to R&D and small-scale manufacturing through technology partners. Announced in mid-2023, photonixFAB aims to elevate Europe’s global standing in silicon photonics…
Several M12 connector series from binder are available in versions for surface mount technology (SMT). On the one hand, they are advantageous for integration into space-critical designs, on the other hand, the good automation capability in further processing offers enormous savings potential. binder, a leading supplier of industrial circular connectors, offers products from several M12…
With the recent news of the Chancellor doubling funding for the UK’s AI sector, many businesses will be pausing to consider how they can harness the tool to improve processes within the structural engineering sector. According to the latest statistics, the UK AI market is worth more than £16.9 billion in the UK economy alone…
Creating a lasting impression on potential and current customers is what truly counts in today’s fast-paced world of marketing. Direct mail has cemented itself as a powerful tool, with 35% of consumers having made a purchase, a payment or donation in the past year as a result of receiving a piece of direct mail. Its…
~ CubeBOX Pallet Pool integrated with robust software maximises floor space ~ Spatial constraints are a hurdle for many production facilities and, as a solution, PwC recommends that manufacturers modernise their manufacturing network design. Here, Serhat Volkan Yılmaz, General Manager of CNC automation system manufacturer, Tezmaksan Robot Technologies, delves into the transformative potential of lean…
DFI’s latest KS101-EHL Panel PC is a robust, efficient, and user-friendly touchscreen computer solution for semi-outdoor applications DFI, the world’s leading brand in embedded motherboards and industrial computers, has introduced its latest KS101-EHL industrial touchscreen PC designed for reliability and durability in semi-outdoor applications. Equipped with energy efficient Intel Atom® Processors, the Panel PC provides…
5G LTE Antenna (AC31601) adopted for FWA Gen-3 Platform Reference Design Eindhoven, The Netherlands – March 27, 2024 The Antenna Company, a specialist in the design of high-performance antennas, today announced support for the Qualcomm® Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Ultra Gen-3 platform. Specifically, The Antenna Company’s AC31601 wide-band LTE antenna was selected to enable sub-6GHz…
~ This helps further the company’s commitment to delivering augmented AI around the world ~ Augmented AI and quality assurance expert, QualiSense, has expanded its global presence by adding a European industry trailblazer to its advisory board. Klaus Beetz, EIT Manufacturing’s former CEO, will help advance QualiSense’s knowledge of the European market by providing on-hand…
A Black Country electrical specialist has signed a major deal with Britain’s only manufacturer of hand-built EV cars. Teepee Electrical, which has factories in Aldridge and Bloxwich, has extended its working relationship with RBW Electric Cars to become its official harness and wiring loom partner and a critical member of its Midlands dominated supply chain.…
Introduction to Series In this 3-part series of articles, we will embark on a comprehensive exploration of 3D printing / additive manufacturing (AM), where our main focus is empowering you to make informed decisions about how to engage with the technology across an ever-evolving landscape. Designed to guide both beginners and those with a basic…