More information: http://www.openiolabs.co.uk/ Following a fantastic, successful but exhausting few days at PittCon 2016, we’re proud to announce the official launch of the OpenIOLabs platform. With orders already coming in, it’s great to see the level of interest we’re getting from a broad spectrum of academic and industrial experts.These are people at the forefront of […]
The advantages of vendor neutrality
Vendor neutrality has the obvious advantages of allowing you to use equipment from different manufacturers seamlessly – but what extended benefits does it offer? Whether you are working in industrial automation or on a research project, a vendor neutral set up can help you work better in a number of ways. Time saving efficienciesHaving a system […]
Managing the ‘things’ in the Internet of Things
Managing the ‘things’ in the Internet of Things What does a ‘thing’ need to work in IoT? An article we recently read has given us food for thought. TheHierachy of the IoT ‘thing’ needs published by Jim Hunter inTech crunch likens ‘things’ to people because they have needs that must be met to operate properly. […]
Five steps to developing the OSH ecosystem
Thoughts on: Open Source Hardware: Opportunities and Challenges, June 2016 Five steps to developing the OSH ecosystem The paper defines five steps required to develop the OSH ecosystem, briefly they are: Encourage individuals to contribute towards platforms and provide necessary design flows Make hardware design practical via easily available EDA tools and development platforms from […]
In action: How OpenIOLabs can improve industrial automation
How can you seamlessly manage industrial automation? To optimise automation, for example in transport or manufacturing, you need accuracy, adaptability and ease of data management. If you can achieve these goals you can see logistical efficiencies, which could ultimately benefit output. Interoperability is a key consideration here, as it will allow you to manage all […]