In the past months a new network setup has been implemented Industrial Automation laboratory within the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (DIME). The IT Services at the University of Malta have collaborated with the DIME to set up a new state-of-the-art network to allow for research and experiments in industrial networking of smart machines.
The fourth industrial revolution is leading towards increasing connectivity between machines, the so called industrial internet of things. This requires the implementation of specific industrial communication protocols and networks which allow for a safe a secure operation of these machines whilst allowing for the efficient communication of data and information. This new setup will allow academics and researchers at the DIME to implement and prototype new approaches to data exchange and processing such as real time big data analysis and other AI technologies.
The fourth industrial revolution is leading towards increasing connectivity between machines, the so called industrial internet of things. This requires the implementation of specific industrial communication protocols and networks which allow for a safe a secure operation of these machines whilst allowing for the efficient communication of data and information. This new setup will allow academics and researchers at the DIME to implement and prototype new approaches to data exchange and processing such as real time big data analysis and other AI technologies.
Moreover, IT Services played a fundamental part in upgrading the network setup of the new Transport, Signal Image (TRISP) laboratory within the Department of Systems and Control Engineering (SCE). IT Services upgraded the network structure following the refurbishment of one of the laboratories within SCE. The new network structure includes more network points, allowing SCE to host research students in the areas of Transport, Signal and Image Engineering in new spaces which allow the further development of research in the particular areas.