Upon determining that 72% of manufacturing tasks are done by humans, researchers say their study reveals a need for greater investment in human efficiency.
Single-pair Ethernet and IETF/IEEE standards are spurring work on a harmonized network based on Ethernet, Internet Protocol, and the related open ecosystem.
Prosthetics and smart-pill bottles can be more useful if they can track their use, which is what new technology out of the University of Washington allows them to do.
Replacement of aging infrastructure coupled with the rising adoption of smart grids is anticipated to fuel growth in electric power-distribution automation systems.
Edge computing offers a range of benefits for automation control applications. It’s an emerging megatrend for controlling, collecting, and analyzing data at the network’s edge.
