Beckhoff Automation will showcase system-integrated solutions for IoT and Industrie 4.0, with advanced IoT hardware, combining to demonstrate practical implementation of cloud-connected Smart Factory concepts. 

SATO, a global provider of Auto-ID solutions that empower workforces and streamline operations, announced its appointment of Goro Yumiba as executive head of North America. 

As Investment in IoT rises, PMMI’s Tom Egan offers a closer look at the trend.