5G has been hailed as the transformative force across various sectors, promising to revolutionize industries by turbocharging innovation and enabling new capabilities. While the initial adoption was slow outside the consumer sphere, due to an emerging ecosystem the industry is now on the cusp of a major shift. Businesses are transitioning from theoretical discussions about … Continued
Hazardous areas pose an inherent risk. With the potential for combustions to occur, it is important to consider how you can integrate technology to enhance not only health and safety, but also operational efficiency and security. Many industrial settings are hazardous due to the potential presence of combustible substances such as gas or dust. While … Continued
Balancing safety and security are essential in any sector, and it’s certainly the case in agriculture and food production. While surveillance brings many benefits, it’s critical that any security solution plays a role in reducing other safety risks. Here we explore how explosion-protected cameras can offer all the benefits of high-quality surveillance in this industry, … Continued
You may well have heard the term ‘metadata’ over the past couple of years. In simple terms, metadata is data that describes the objects and what is taking place in a scene covered by video surveillance. Improvements in image quality from surveillance cameras and the application of deep learning and AI provide the foundation for … Continued
There are many different options for motion detection, but which one best suits your needs? Here I look at some of the most widely used motion sensor technologies and explore the situations in which each can be used to its strengths. Choosing the right tool for the job An important and often overlooked factor when … Continued
Across a wide range of industrial processes, temperature is an indicator of machine or system health. While rising temperatures can indicate the potential for overheating, lower temperatures can signal a pressure leak. As a result, the ability to effectively monitor system temperature is an important contributor to optimizing operational efficiency. Most seriously, rapidly rising temperature … Continued
