The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of devices with built-in electronics, software and sensors which allow the devices to exchange and analyze real-time data. The IoT has the potential to transform the physical world into an advanced information…
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5 Benefits of Industry 4.0
The next phase in the digitization of manufacturing is Industry 4.0, a much higher level of automation and digitization in the supply chain and production line thanks to a combination of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, horizontal…
The Impact of Brexit Across UK Sectors
Brexit could reduce UK GDP by 0.5% a year. In the next 15 years, it could decrease by more than 7%, estimates CEEMET, the Council of European Employers of the Metal, Engineering and Technology-based industries. The estimate is based on…
The VW Scandal: A Challenge to Germany
The disclosure of Volkswagen’s (VW) practice of concealing its real emissions data has become one of the most popular recent news headlines. Phrases like VW’s manipulation of emissions tests or pollution cheating scandal reflect a harsh media tone towards the…
A Slowdown in the UK Private Sector
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has announced that the growth of the British private sector slowed in the 3 months to September. Its survey has shown that the main reason for the slowdown is stagnation in the manufacturing sector….