Editor: Duohang Source: Kelly deVos, Arizona State University According to Arizona State University, from 2002 to 2021, oil pipeline accidents in the United States resulted in 276 deaths, over 1,100 injuries, and economic losses of up to $10 billion. Approximately 650 serious accidents occur each year, making the demand for safer and smarter pipeline inspection … Read more
With the advancement of technology, especially in recent years with the development of artificial intelligence, the technological progress behind intelligent robots has also been rapid. A few years ago, I would have thought that inspection robots in chemical plants were a fantasy, as artificial intelligence was jokingly referred to as artificial intelligence disability. (I have … Read more
Edge AI and TinyML: Empowering Intelligent Connectivity In response to the four major challenges of cloud AI regarding latency, bandwidth, power consumption, and privacy, the AI field is undergoing a profound transformation from “cloud” to “edge”. Edge AI and TinyML, as the core driving forces of this transformation, are liberating intelligence from data centers and … Read more
In underground coal mines, precise monitoring of methane concentration is essential for ensuring safety. The emergence of laser methane sensors is driving gas monitoring from a simple ‘presence’ assessment to a new stage of ‘precise perception’. In the field of coal mine safety, gas explosions have always beenone of the deadliest safety threats. When the … Read more
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform is a digital platform that connects industrial devices, collects data, and utilizes cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence technologies to achieve device monitoring, predictive maintenance, production optimization, and resource management. Its aim is to enhance industrial efficiency, reduce operational costs, and promote intelligent transformation. There are numerous … Read more
The main content of this article is as follows: · Overview of PLC Technology: Introduces the basic concepts, development history, and core position of PLC in industrial automation, using tables to compare the technical characteristics of PLCs from different periods. · Core Applications of PLC in Industrial Intelligence: A detailed analysis of PLC applications in … Read more
After researching multiple manufacturing enterprises, a phenomenon was discovered: those companies that have successfully undergone digital transformation have all laid out and deeply cultivated the Internet of Things (IoT) early on. So, what exactly is the IoT? Why has it become the cornerstone of smart factory construction? 1. What is the Internet of Things? The … Read more
When resources are limited, precise targeting is more effective than a scattergun approach. Let me share a secret that no one in the industry wants to admit: at least 70% of edge computing projects fall into the trap of “technology gilding”. The beautiful demo you built during the POC phase will be crushed by the … Read more
In the wave of Industry 4.0, the combination of laser height sensors and AI is redefining the precision boundaries of manufacturing. As a direct beneficiary user, I will analyze real industrial scenarios to reveal how this technological integration addresses traditional measurement pain points. 1. How AI Breaks Through the Physical Limits of Laser Height Sensors … Read more
Introduction Reading In data centers, cooling systems are crucial for maintaining appropriate temperatures and preventing thermal overload of IT equipment.Advantech’s LoRaWAN wireless acquisition solution enables intelligent monitoring of vibrations and I/O signals, providing predictive maintenance capabilities, enhancing operational flexibility, and improving system visibility, ultimately making cooling systems smarter, more reliable, and easier to manage. Challenges … Read more