Devices today are much more than just a six-pin three-button relay with a couple of LED lights. Users expect functionality as well as efficient interaction to define their experiences with devices. For example, factory workers want their equipment to be as reliable, compatible, safe, and easy to handle as the machines that drivers, pilots, and doctors use to facilitate their routine operations and literally save lives. (more...)

A little over a month ago, I was in Vegas for the CES 2019, the biggest tradeshow in the world. First impressions are everything… My first impression of the CES this year? While ordering a cab with a ride-sharing company, Lyft, I was immediately offered a self-driving option. I have to admit that the few minutes between clicking “Yes” without giving it a second thought and the car actually arriving were a bit nerve-racking. (more...)

We are clearly on the verge of a Fourth Industrial Revolution, also termed Industry 4.0. Industrial automation, digitization, and optimization of manufacturing processes are coming to the fore, promising a considerable competitive advantage. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a strategic priority area for many businesses all over the world. (more...)

We are all aware of the purpose and value of quality standards and quality management systems (QMSs), especially when it comes to our wellness and safety. When a product or service is labeled by some internationally-acclaimed standard, it increases our confidence in product credibility. But do we really understand what a QMS represents? How important is it, and is it important at all? What if it is nothing but bureaucracy or a tedious anachronism? (more...)

Auriga looks forward to participating in Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, taking place on April 1-5, 2019, in Hannover, Germany. The event will attract 6,500 exhibitors from 75 countries and more than 220,000 visitors from all over the globe. (more...)