What comes to mind when we think of an aerial drone is usually an advanced piece of flying tech that clicks pictures, records videos and generally serves as an ‘eye in the sky’. This idea has almost exclusively contributed to the relatability of consumer drones to just aerial photography drones. But, there should be more…
The growth of smart buildings has been exceptionally slow. Technological challenges have been one major reason behind the delay in the adoption of the concept of smart buildings. But, as per our industry experts, building automation systems (BAS) has given a new lease of life to smart buildings. How building automation systems is transforming traditional buildings…
Talk of a complex science as automation in the automotive industry, and immediately, questions about the inherent costs and the long R&D cycles take centerstage. Thankfully, advancements in this arena have been frequent and encouraging. And, in the immediate future, auto manufacturing is going to get a lot smarter and profitable, thanks to automation. In…
With the rapid growth of world population and new technologies emerging at an unprecedented rate, energy needs are rising radically with every passing year. As per the U.S Energy Information Administration, the global energy consumption is expected to reach 605 quadrillions Btu by 2020, growing at an average annual rate of 1%. The U.S alone…
Machines are running, employees are at work, and products are being produced. However, there is an update that is entirely different from the factory floors of days past- increased connectivity with Internet of Things (IoT). Indeed, the manufacturing industry is making steady headway in adopting innovative technologies, ranging from 3D printing to robotics to smart…
In today’s digital world, it is not surprising that agriculturalists turn to IoT, big data, and machine to machine (M2M) technology, to maximize yield, maintain a steady flow of food in the supply chain, and optimize efficiency. Also, as the area of arable land keeps declining and populations increase at a steady pace, it is…
From a network that was used to connect official workstations to a technology that is deployed to monitor and control the systems in the manufacturing space, Ethernet/IP technology has grown by leaps and bounds within the past decade. Today, ethernet networks are the primary solutions for industrial automation applications, thanks to their ability to enhance…
From packaging to manufacturing and from pharmaceuticals to the food and beverages sector, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in collaboration with big data is boosting operations in nearly every industry vertical. However, it all begins with small data from smart sensors, particularly photoelectric sensors, that are emphasized as the most apt choice for packaging, material handling, automotive,…
Increased connectivity is everywhere, as technology companies manufacture everything from heating systems to refrigerators, and render them smart and internet-ready. In the same light, modern warehouses are far more than just a facility in which to store inventory. Leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) and the latest supply chain management technologies, a “smart warehouse” can now…
Machines have been a significant part of human reality for a long time. However, it was the industrial revolution that marked a major breakthrough in the adoption of automated machines or robots. Since the introduction of robotics, work has been significantly shared between man and machine. And, as robots become more technologically advanced and autonomous,…
