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Using IP69K Devices in Food Manufacture

Some of the UK's largest food manufacturers are already using our waterproof stainless panel computers in their manufacturing processes.

How to install Node-RED on an IIoT Gateway

Node-RED is a simple yet powerful flow-based programing tool that allows you to collect data from new and legacy sensors, field devices and data points via a RISC or X86 computer platform, across all industries and application areas, and send relevant information to local and cloud dashboards and re...

What is Node-RED?

Node-RED is an open-source programming tool, for connecting hardware devices, APIs and online services creatively and easily. Primarily, it is a visual tool designed for the Internet of Things, but can also be used for other applications to very quickly assemble flows of various services.

Using computers in industrial applications can be challenging... here's why.

Industrial computers have come a long way since IBM first released their 5531 industrial PC in the early 1980s.

USB - Choosing the right bus in Automation

Ubiquity in electronics can be defined by a variety of components, from PCBs to CPUs, many of which emerge for a time, some of which were developed decades ago and remain fundamental to this day. Universal Serial Bus, or USB, debuted in 1995, and has since developed into perhaps the most popular I/O...

Top trends that will define intelligent manufacturing in 2019

Since the start of the first industrial revolution, manufacturing seems to have been the driving force in pushing industrial transformation forward. Today, we are in the middle of the fourth industrial revolution, with a new generation of technologies transforming manufacturing into a connected, int...

What is an Industrial IoT Gateway?

Industrial IoT Gateways enable wireless connectivity of legacy and remote industrial devices with next-generation intelligent infrastructure.

Advantech's LoRa sensors aid cold chain management solutions

An international hypermarket chain in Taiwan required a solution that would help ensure the quality of their frozen and refrigerated foods in order to meet the key objective for the store to remain compliant with the county administrators food supply chain requirements to ‘protect from the ris...

6 IoT trends and predictions that you’ll want to hear about in 2019

Once considered a niche technology for start-ups, is now made up of thriving technology that global businesses are building their futures on. The IoT has quite literally changed the way we live, and with more advances in technology on the horizon, this top 6 is merely the tip of the iceberg.  ...

Uncompromising performance and reliability with Neousys’ range of vehicle-to-vehicle communication devices

Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology explained Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication is automated vehicle technology designed to allow vehicles to ‘talk’ to one another using dedicated short-range communication (DSRC). Some of the benefits of adopting Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communica...

Workforce challenges solved with Industry 4.0 technologies

Are you struggling to recruit for manufacturing roles that you once found straightforward to fill? Many people believe manufacturing jobs are disappearing, yet Forbes report that the struggle may lie in the skills gap, rather than in manufacturing unemployment as a whole.

Modern dairy farming challenges addressed with Sealevel’s technology solutions

Dairy farming has progressed in recent years owing to innovative technology solutions that are paving the way for the rise in modern dairy farm and herd management. The somewhat primitive nature of dairy farming is now becoming a thing of the past since these technology solutions are replacing the ...

A collaborative approach to Smart City projects will breed success for the UK

It is reported that by 2040, 65% of the world’s population will be living in cities, and as cities throughout the globe prepare for this explosion in population numbers, Smart City technologies are rising to the challenge.

Remotely control and monitor digital signage with Sealevel's Relio R9

As the demand for information-ready services increases, the need for vibrant signage that operates 24/7 is becoming increasingly popular. Retail stores the world over are using attractive signage to emphasise their message and to build successful brand recognition whilst airports, train stations and...

Smart Cities will be fuelled by edge computing, according to global data centre CEO

According to Serverfarm CEO Avner Papouchado, not enough is being done by administrations to develop a smart city infrastructure which will ensure longevity and reliability, and he is calling for heavy investment in edge computing, which should not be reliant on legacy systems.

3 things to consider when securing IIoT network devices

For many organisations, their cyber-security focus may be to formulate and apply security standards suitable to the network as a whole, however local device security may be less understood.

Address network convergence challenges with the Moxa ICS-G7000 series

- The evolution of network convergence in IIoT Adopting an IIoT network infrastructure that connects multiple sensors (things) to system devices will allow IIoT applications to acquire, compute and transfer large amounts of data with a view to automatically improving areas such as overall ...

Converting Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP with the Moxa MB3000 series

With its small form factor and dual mounting options the MB3180 can easily be installed into both new and existing applications. The configuration of the MB3180 can be achieved via a windows or Linux command line tool or via Moxa's own visual and intuitive software tool, the MGate Manager, which...

Increase server scalability with Advantech’s ASMB server boards

As we experience a shift towards cloud computing, network bandwidth and computing power have to be adequate enough to enable significant exchanges of big data between edge computers and cloud servers.

Reduce deployment time and frustration with Moxa's Modbus to DNP3 conversion solutions

Throughout the process of a project deployment, system integrators will often face various challenges, from managing multiple requirements for bridging serial-based DNP3 to Ethernet-based DNP3, the demand to cross-convert DNP3 protocols to other protocols like Modbus, as well as utilising embedded c...

WebAccess IIoT software platform by Advantech enables gateway-to-cloud connectivity

Selecting the right software is critical for successfully managing multiple applications in IIoT projects. With Advantech's WebAccess platform, the implementation of edge computing can be made easier.  

Intelligent sensing devices for Industrial IoT big data applications

As wireless applications become an industrial preference, previous protocol to facilitate the delivery of IIoT projects was not suitable for wide area application. The Advantech WISE Wireless Sensory Nodes allow seamless communication over a low-power, wide-area network for remote sites to provide a...

The Nuvo-5100VTC - a rugged in-vehicle computer for harsh environments

Perfect for mobile surveillance and other in-vehicle applications and featuring the Intel 6th Gen. Core i7/i5/3 'Skylake' processors, it exhibits superb CPU and GPU performance. Customers looking for guaranteed performance in harsh environments will find the Nuvo-5100VTC an ideal solution as...

Monitor the status of remote IIoT devices with Moxa’s ThingsPro cloud gateway

ThingsPro2 by Moxa helps you create a smart interface to your remote IIoT devices, sensors, instruments and assets quickly and easily.

Bridge edge devices to the SCADA system with Moxa’s MX-AOPC UA Suite

Combining the MX-AOPC UA Server, Viewer, and Logger, the MX-AOPC UA Suite provides a centralised, intuitive, secure and reliable framework to allow you to bridge edge devices to the SCADA system.

Upgrade old railway communication systems with Moxa’s ioPAC 8600 and MAR-2000 onboard devices

The refurbishment of older trains can be costly and challenging. Not only does existing cabling take up valuable space prohibiting the installation of a more modern framework, but limited numbers of coupler poles and communication bandwidth restrictions can also impede upgrades to legacy communicati...

Enable reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for your mobile industrial machinery with Moxa’s AWK-1137C wireless clients

Retro-fitting wireless connectivity into mobile machinery and vehicles in an industrial environment requires small and rugged WiFi devices that are easy to integrate and configure. Moxa’s AWK-1137C wireless clients are the perfect fit for this application, having a compact form factor and buil...

Deliver seamless connectivity for all consists automatically with Moxa's Dynamic Ring Coupling

A constantly adaptable consistent arrangement and coupling is paramount to an efficient rail network, and in traditional installations with this comes complications for rail operators when attempting to provide seamless connectivity for passengers and onboard passenger information services.

Fully configure and maintain your entire network with Moxa’s MXstudio industrial management suite

Networks, and those in an IIoT environment in particular, require skilled and time consuming labour to configure, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot. With Moxa’s MXstudio you have at your fingertips a single suite of software that allow you to completely configure and maintain your entire netw...

Increase distances in Intelligent Transportation Ethernet installations without prohibitive wiring and installation costs

Extending and upgrading Intelligent Transportation systems sometimes require options for extending Ethernet communications beyond 100 metres, a limit outlined in the IEEE 802.3-2015 Ethernet standard.

Remote Wireless Condition Monitoring for legacy devices

Oil fields require monitoring of field site environments, such as wellheads, which often include legacy devices spread over large physical areas. Connectivity to these legacy devices is likely limited by incompatible I/O, and to physically install a network to allow communication across an entire fi...

Safeguard against cyber attacks with secure stable operating system platforms

In today's connected world the threat of cyber-attacks is a concern for major corporations and SMEs alike. Due to the hyper-sensitive nature of the data, one of the most targeted areas of online attacks is in the medical industry, meaning robust online security measures are not only advisable, t...

Save time and ensure consistency across multiple configured systems

Configuring computer systems can be time consuming and repetitive, especially when a large number of systems are required. Additionally, when configuring multiple systems human error is a factor that can drastically affect setup times and introduce increased troubleshooting and debugging requirement...

Extend security throughout your entire network without raising costs

The requirement for heightened network security is prevalent within many critical assets such as pumping/ treatment systems in water stations, DCS systems in oil and gas applications, and PLC/SCADA systems in factory automation.

Industrial Secure Routers

Moxa's industrial Ethernet solution includes integrated network security through cyber-hardened firmware and software. Additional security is added through the EDR series secure router, which combines firewall, VPN, and NAT functionality with Gigabit bandwidth to increase security protection on ...

Industrial Ethernet Gateways

Moxa's industrial Ethernet gateways enable seamless communications between factory automation networks and the open Ethernet backbone, and offers easy setup and fast data transfer rates for real-time applications.

Industrial Network Management

Every industrial network has a lifecycle consisting of four basic stages: installation, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics. Throughout all four aspects of the industrial network lifecycle, integrators and operators would encounter many challenges. To optimise network efficiency and minimise tot...

tBOX810-838-FL embedded PC certified for vehicle, rail and marine

eMark, ISO 7637, EN 50155, EN 50121, DNV and IEC 60945 certifications for intelligent transportation demands. The tBOX810-838-FL fanless embedded PC is certified with eMark, ISO 7637, EN 50155, EN 50121, DNV2.4 and IEC 60945 making it ideal for intelligent transportation applications.