Making value apparent - we're connecting capabilities to enable Internet of Things adoption
Making apparent the value of Internet of Things (IoT) methods and technologies is critical to support the UK’s Industrial Strategy.
Pitch-In aims to collaboratively identify and address barriers to the successful development, introduction and further exploitation of Internet of Things technologies across four key sectors, Cities, Energy, Health and Wellbeing and Manufacturing, whilst also overcoming the social and organisational barriers related to Managing the Introduction of IoT.
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Pitch-In hosted webinar sees leading industry manufacturers explore potential of Supply Chain Digital Twin
Children’s sleep disorder tests to be transformed by new technology
Children suffering from sleep disorders may soon be able to be assessed by doctors from the comfort of their own home using a pioneering new technology that will also save time and money for the NHS.
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IoT digitisation strategy in manufacturing firms
Taking an interdisciplinary approach this project set out to explore how manufacturing firms are approaching digital transformation and to develop a blueprint that will help firms formulate successful digitalisation strategies. 'How to create a digitalisation strategy that works' report now available to download.
Energy Harvesting IoT Systems for Predictive Maintenance in Marine Diesel Engines
It has been suggested that the vast majority of commercial vessels will be broadband capable within the near future. This project will look to enable the introduction of IoT predictive maintenance in diesel generators for medium-sized vessel used in the offshore, ferry and tug marine industries.
High Fidelity Energy Monitoring through IoT
Smart energy systems will play a key part in supporting the UK to meet its carbon emissions target by 2050. To enable this, easily accessible monitoring data is required in order to make operational decisions. This project aims to clearly identify, demonstrate and document these approaches in order to overcome key difficulties.
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Pitch-In dissemination events
Over the next few weeks Pitch-In will be hosting a series of online dissemination events dedicated to showcasing the final outcomes from across each of the Pitch-In themes.
Sheffield IoT Meetup #11 – IoT in Rail
The theme for this meeting is 'IoT in Rail' - hearing from business leaders and technology experts on the use of digital technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), in the rail industry.
Cambridge Executive course: digital platforms and IoT strategy for non-IT managers
A team at the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge is piloting an executive education course from 15-17th June in Cambridge sponsored by Pitch-In.
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Begbroke Science Park & Bioescalator
Oxford University has several spaces and programmes from which industry and start-ups can base themselves to access IoT expertise from across the University.
IfM Education Consultancy Services (ECS) Ltd
The IfM is a division of the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. IfM Education and Consultancy Services (IfM ECS) provides consultancy and executive and professional development.
The National Centre for Energy Systems Integration
The National Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI) at Newcastle University brings together energy experts from around the world to help unravel the energy network and understand future supply and demand.
