NEW FROM AI processing specialist XMOS, xcore-voice is a complete voice solution built on xcore platform hardware, software and tools. The solution provides voice pipeline example designs using XMOS industry-proven audio front-end, incorporating far-field processing and support for third party ISV voice algorithms.

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The AL4xxx range of digital input modules from ifm electronic, which allow sensors to be connected direct to fieldbus networks, has been extended to include versions for use with Modbus TCP networks.

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WORLDWIDE, RESEARCH and development work on the future 6G mobile communications standard is picking up pace. Bosch is reported to be leading the way and is actively involved in projects, alliances, and initiatives at both the national and international level to lay important foundations for 6G technology.

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PHOENIX CONTACT has announced the latest project in the PLCnext Technology community: The Beehyve – with swarm intelligence towards the future of sustainable automation.

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JOIN HARTING for its second Industrial Ethernet Week, which takes place between 21 and 23 February 2023. Featuring technical experts and IIoT pioneers from a range of global brands, you’ll discover solutions for driving industrial transformation via insightful user cases, discussions, talks and tech sessions.

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THE CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has published a new white paper that examines the real-world benefits that Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) can deliver to businesses in the manufacturing and processing sectors.

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AFTER ALMOST four years of close collaboration between the four leading standards development organisations – FieldComm Group, ODVA, OPC Foundation, and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) – combined with significant support from 12 major industry project partners, the participants are pleased to announce a successful completion of the APL Project. The result is a completely available 10Mbit technology for a new two-wire, Intrinsically Safe Physical Layer called Ethernet-APL.

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WITH THE new connection of the Engineering Base (EB) platform to SAP's asset management system EAM, software developer Aucotec is expanding its integration spectrum with an important module, especially for plant operators. This means that engineering can now communicate seamlessly with all the areas covered by SAP EAM (formerly SAP PM) – and vice versa. Experts no longer have to leave 'their' system and do not need any special knowledge of the other one.

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TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR, David Richards, is to chair a new commission for the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies such as robotics, sensors, 3D printing and augmented reality within UK industry.

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ERICSSON AND Porsche have announced a trial project for the first deployment of a private 5G network at one of Porsche’s production complexes. The 5G network will help accelerate production and lay the groundwork for a 'smart factory' model.

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THE CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has published a free white paper on the development ecosystem for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) compatible automation devices. Created for automation vendors, 'Getting your TSN product to market' provides a practical insight on how to implement the technology and the importance of conformance testing for TSN products.

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MOXA EUROPE and Crosser, a pioneer in edge analytics for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), have announced a collaboration that will see Crosser’s edge analytics platform and Moxa’s reliable network, connectivity and edge computing solutions help manufacturing companies connect their devices to offer better collaboration between systems, processes, and people.

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MAKE UK has collaborated with Malvern-based technology start-up FloWide, on an innovative new tracking system for the CNC area of its Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham.

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AN INDEPENDENT Wi-Fi consulting service for logistics, manufacturing, retail and other supply chain users has been introduced by Renovotec.

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FOLLOWING THE announcement from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that £53 million funding is being made available for UK manufacturers to boost competitiveness through digital technologies, an online event has been announced that aims to address the scope and possible effects of automation.

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SHEFFIELD-BASED control and software systems integrator, Inspec Solutions has implemented a cutting edge Industry 4.0 digital production and plant level data gathering and analytic system for leading global rail fastening manufacturer, Pandrol.

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AN UNMANNED module to tackle sewer blockages and a digital system for mass-producing customised clothing are just two cutting-edge solutions from 14 startups selected for the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator programme.

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GOOGLE CLOUD and Siemens have announced a new cooperation to optimise factory processes and improve productivity on the shop floor. Siemens intends to integrate Google Cloud’s leading data cloud and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies with its factory automation solutions to help manufacturers innovate for the future.

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ABB IS closing the gap between factory floor electric motors and smart factories. Enabling real-time optimisation and predictive maintenance, the company’s new Novolink smart device modules for AF contactors are fully compatible with B&R PLCs and Automation Studio, the integrated software environment used by many advanced machine builders.

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STV ELECTRONIC has launched a smart digital I/O expansion module for its Raspberry Pi 3 B+ based DIN rail PC. The new I/O Module 16, which can be operated remotely from the system via RS-485, provides 4 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, and 8 flexible interfaces, configurable either as digital input or digital output.

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