Press Releases

Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric, Tencent Cloud and more join Silicon Labs’ ‘Works With 2021’

Silicon Labs, a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, announced that Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric, Konke, Lifesmart, Tencent Cloud and Tuya will be delivering keynotes at Works With 2021, the defining Internet of Things (IoT) conference livestreaming for free to thousands of engineers, developers and technologists worldwide on September 14-15. (more…)

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September 3, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Global smartwatch shipments leap 47% to pre-pandemic growth levels in Q2 2021

According to the latest research from Strategy Analyticsglobal smartwatch shipments soared 47% annually to reach 18 million units in the second quarter of 2021. Apple Watch maintained first position with 52% global smartwatch marketshare, Samsung held second, while Garmin maintained third place. (more…)

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August 30, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Charge Analytics chooses Soracom to connect advanced IoT monitoring and control systems

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, announced that Charge Analytics has selected Soracom to provide mission-critical cellular IoT connectivity to remote monitoring and control systems deployed in highly regulated industrial settings such as construction, manufacturing, mining, and chemical production. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Vivo leads Asia Pacific 5G shipments in Q2 2021, says Strategy Analytics

According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, Vivo, for the first time ever, is the top 5G smartphone vendor in Asia Pacific in Q2 2021. Three of the Top-5 5G smartphone vendors by shipments for the region were Chinese brands. Asia Pacific 5G smartphone shipments have more than doubled over the last year (up 110% annually). (more…)

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August 26, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The future of flooding control: Intelligent stopcocks & AMRs

Almost all buildings in the UK are connected to the mains water supply, coming directly to each property, which is turned on and off by a stopcock, says Matthew Margetts, director of sales and marketing at Smarter Technologies. (more…)

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Posted by:  Matthew Margetts

Advantech i.MX 8M plus-based AI-native platforms aim to empower the industrial edge

Advantech, an early access partner of NXP, has released a series of i.MX 8M Plus-based products the RSB-3720 2.5″ PICO-ITX SBC, the EPC-R3720 compact edge AI box PC system, and the ROM-5722 SMARC 2.1 COM. (more…)

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August 24, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart surfaces create smarter HMIs, finds Strategy Analytics

Strategy Analytics Smart surfaces and materials are the building blocks to smart buildings, smart transportation and smart cities. By integrating technology directly into the fabric of everyday objects such as walls, clothing and vehicles, the environment in which consumers operate will become inherently intelligent. While applications of smart technology can be far reaching, most focus is currently found within transportation, construction and healthcare industries.

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August 20, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Can software robots help businesses to achieve their sustainability goals?

Gavin Mee, managing director for Northern Europe at enterprise automation firm UiPath, reveals that software robots can support green solutions and, when implemented at scale, could help to significantly reduce a business’ carbon footprint while boosting its efficiency. (more…)

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August 19, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Microchip’s SA65 CSAC for military and industrial systems claims ultra-high precision and low power consumption

Advanced military platforms, ocean-bottom survey systems and remote sensing applications all require precise timing for mission success. Chip Scale Atomic Clocks (CSACs) ensure stable and accurate timing even when Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) time signals are unavailable. Helping industrial and military system designers to meet this requirement, Microchip Technology Inc, announced its new SA65 CSAC, providing precise timing accuracy and stability in extreme environments. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The IPC requirements of complex control

As automation technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) become more commonplace in modern manufacturing, the requirements of control hardware increase accordingly. However, the importance of this is often overshadowed by the focus on new sophisticated software. Here, Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation expert Beckhoff UK, explains why manufacturers should take a holistic approach to complex control. (more…)

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August 16, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello