Introduction to Industry 4.0 The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, redefines the manufacturing landscape through automation, data exchange, and smart technologies. In this world, connectivity serves as the backbone of operational efficiency and innovation. Connectivity in Industry 4.0 is pivotal. It ensures seamless communication between machines, systems, and processes. Here’s a thought: 85%…
Safety in the workplace, safety at your home, and safety, wherever you are, is an expectation we all share. This is also true of new products and technologies that are introduced. We trust experts and governments to ensure that “new stuff” is inherently safe. With the introduction and market adoption of systems and products operating…
Communications networks are constantly evolving, improving performance as new technologies arise all to deliver more bits/second. Wireless communications networks are no different, and if not more difficult, as the medium, air, is much harder to operate in than a cable or piece of fiber. This challenge persists across the field. The drive for more bits…
Running Ethernet cables in a factory environment presents several challenges due to the unique characteristics and requirements of factory settings. Yet the Industrial 4.0 wave sweeping around the world demands faster and more prevalent ethernet connectivity. Revolutionizing factory connectivity brings many benefits. These include IIoT, remote monitoring, asset tracking, worker safety, and productivity, as well as…
The Problem: Delivering Today’s Digital World to Yesterday’s Apartments Over 20 million households in the US live in “MDU” (Multi-Dwelling Unit) buildings. As of 2021, property owners offered Internet to only 16 percent of these units. Buildings constructed before the year 2000 likely use outdated in-building wiring, relying on twisted pair and running g.x technology…