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Asia has long led the global manufacturing race. Populous nations like China have relied on an abundance of cheap labor to drive growth in their manufacturing sector. However, with the rise of the industrial internet of things (IIoT) an opportunity has arisen for Europe’s factories to gain a competitive advantage over their Asian cousins. It is an opportunity they have not yet taken. By flooding our plants and factories with sensors and connectivity, we have brought about a new era of industrial efficiency and productivity. Where once the height of machinery was purpose built equipment, designed to do one thing well and quickly, things have now changed. A multi-axis robot arm can now easily be programmed to perform a variety of tasks, for example, combined with a greater understanding of the whole production line we are finding new avenues for improvement. This trend reduces the dependence on slower, error-prone human labor, saving the human mind […]
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Several smart building startups will trial energy efficiency, HVAC optimization, and energy storage technology across Amazon fulfillment centers and warehouses in Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator (ASA). The 2024 ClimateTech Pilot Challenge has welcomed startups that have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing […]
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety A/S by Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced on 8th October 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, the SEM-SAFE fire protection system, and deployments before assessing how this acquisition fits into Siemens fire safety portfolio. Transaction Details Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed […]
In today’s complex commercial real estate landscape, energy management has become a critical focus for asset managers, property managers, and facilities managers. As urbanization accelerates, energy demand grows, and the energy market becomes more volatile, optimizing energy use is no longer just about lowering costs, it has become a key factor in achieving sustainability, resource […]
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