Solid gold is not always best
Often neglected, connectors are essential parts of many electric and electronic devices, machines and systems. The overwhelming variety of shapes and versions can really make selecting a connector difficult and there is no universal solution in terms of material either – not even solid gold-plated contacts. This article should provide you with a brief overview […]
IoT Enabler — LoRaWAN
The digitalisation of all business and production processes requires the comprehensive networking of all assets as part of the Internet of Things (IoT). This must also include remote or mobile system components. Independent IoT network technology LoRaWAN enables this integration into complete system automation without the need for large investments in infrastructure or escalating operating […]
Distributed Intelligence
Single board microcontrollers are in many electronics applications, developing customised systems for individual subsystems and combining them to meet requirements is more productive than having one all-encompassing solution. Single board microcontrollers are affordable components for software-based solutions to individual control and/or data preparation tasks. They deliver the required intelligence exactly where it is needed in […]
Retrofitting for the future of industry
We cannot create the future of manufacturing using the resources of Industry 4.0 in one fell swoop, by simply replacing existing equipment. Breaking the process down into small steps is frequently the way to achieve better and more sustainable outcomes for digital transformation. The goal of Industry 4.0 is to create agile production processes that […]
One network for all applications
According to the principles of Industry 4.0, reliable data communication with high data rates and deterministic time behaviour is one of the requirements for production. Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) expands the Ethernet standard to include hard real-time capability, enabling IT and OT to be merged into one standardised, shared network without the previous incompatibility issues. […]
Five Revolutionary Inventions in the Past Five Decades
50 years ago, a computer was still the size of a room and a team of people were required to make it work. Now, we have an array of electronic inventions at our fingertips, from smart sensors, to LEDs, to 3D printers, all fully controllable through the power of the internet. While some may have […]
