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IoT in Manufacturing: From Smart to Virtual

A weekly roundup of IoT's top articles, news, and more!

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IoT For All
August 22, 2024

Hello readers,

Welcome to the IoT For All weekly newsletter! The manufacturing industry is evolving from smart factories to virtual ones with the help of digital twins, smart dust (microscopic IoT devices) poses new cybersecurity challenges and opportunities, and the question of MQTT or HTTP for IoT receives a detailed answer.

📖 Top Articles

From the early 1900s to the 2000s, manufacturing underwent significant innovation, beginning with lean manufacturing that introduced efficient assembly line production. Then the focus shifted towards the smart factory. The next 5–10 years will see digital factories with autonomous operations, leveraging digital twins. Read Article

How Will Smart Dust Impact Cybersecurity?

Smart dust is a group of wireless, microscopic IoT devices. Each of these autonomous microelectromechanical nodes is roughly as large as a single grain of sand. Will it become a staple in cybersecurity? Or will cybercriminals use it to launch more sophisticated cyberattacks? Read Article

MQTT vs HTTP for IoT: Detailed Comparison

As the IoT explodes with connected devices, selecting the right communication protocol is all-important to building efficient and scalable IoT solutions. MQTT vs. HTTP are frequently discussed protocols in this regard. Both have their own advantages and ideal applications. Read Article

🔥 Rapid Fire

🎙️ The IoT For All Podcast

This week’s episode featured Simon Ford, CEO of Blecon, who discussed using Bluetooth Low Energy for IoT connectivity. The conversation also covered the advantages and challenges of Bluetooth Low Energy, the role of BLE in edge AI, energy scavenging, and other IoT trends, the pragmatic deployment of IoT solutions, and insights into the future of BLE and how it aligns with enterprise requirements

📘 eBooks & White Papers

White Paper | Eseye

Recognizing the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures, the UK put into effect the PSTI Regulation Act. This whitepaper is an essential guide designed to help businesses understand and comply with this critical legislative framework. This comprehensive document provides valuable insights and practical steps to enhance the security of IoT products and safeguard against cyber threats.