All outdoor electrical installations are not equal, and some of the harshest are around coasts and seaports. These locations endure exceptionally harsh conditions because saltwater or saline aerosols in the air are extremely aggressive.
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Read MoreEfficient machine and facility operations demand fail-safe and maintenance-friendly control voltage distribution installed in a time and space-saving manner. maxGUARD electronic load management from Weidmüller achieves this and much more with the introduction of…
Read MoreAnyone who has made a wiring change to a consumer or distribution box has had the problem of short cables. Sometimes you need to make a short extension and at other times repair or…
Read MoreSICK continues to push the boundaries with its latest advancements in LiDAR technology by expanding its high performance multiScan and picoScan LiDAR ranges to make them even more powerful, compact and robust. These updated…
Read MoreMachine builders are aware of the critical need to design safety-related circuits, but this task no longer needs to be time-consuming or complex. Thanks to a revolutionary online tool developed by SMC’s expert team,…
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When promoting the benefits of investing in energy-saving products, one of the most popular metrics is Return on Investment (ROI). Among these, the payback period is frequently used to assess energy-saving projects. But for…
Read MoreIn the business of aggregate processing, keeping operations running smoothly is a constant challenge. Over time, control systems evolve, expand or are subject to piecemeal replacement due to growth or equipment failure. What once…
Read MoreSchneider Electric is investing £42 million in a brand-new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. In response to increased demand for electrical equipment in the UK following moves to cleaner energy, including renewable energy…
Read MoreA power supply is a power supply, right? No wrong. The Omron S8VK-X is different; it’s about the future. In this blog article, Omron S8VK-X: More Power than a Power Supply, we take a…
Read MoreAccording to the HMS industrial networking survey, over 70% of industrial networking nodes installed in 2023 were on industrial Ethernet. Yet, despite growing implementation of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) by mainstream suppliers, they still receive…
Read MoreMitsubishi Electric technologies have enabled the development of innovative composting machines that can turn food waste into high-quality fertiliser in just 24 hours. This solution responds to the global problem of waste, in particular…
Read MoreWe are pleased to inform that our safe power connection partner, Marechal Electric has recently joined the UK Ports Trade Organisation, further strengthening its dedication to the UK’s marine, shipping and ports sector. This…
Read MoreCommercial, political and environmental pressures are driving organisations to make more with less. This means they need to increase productivity with fewer resources, and using less energy. Thus, connectivity offered by the Internet of…
Read MoreAutomotive industry parts and assembly quality standards have moved from sigma level sampling to zero defect requirements. As for example automated thread checking. Achieving these more stringent manufacturing results can be through a combination…
Read MoreThe latest version of iQ Works2 V2.43 is now available and includes an updated version of all the MELSOFT Products.
Mitsubishi’s unrivalled commitment to supporting legacy products ensures that they are still providing a…
Read MorePublished on 28 March, Amendment 2 (2022) of the IET Wiring Regulations came into effect immediately. It contains both changes and new requirements.
One of the key updates is to Chapter 44 – Protection against…
Read MoreIndustry 4.0 promises to bring manufacturing to the next level by creating ever more efficient processes. But none of this can happen without a network system that ensures timely delivery of manufacturing data to…
Read MoreMitsubishi have announced the launch of a MELSEC iQ-R Series OPC UA server module, which integrates the OPC UA server directly into the PLC as a robust alternative to a computer-based configuration.
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Read MoreEcoStruxure is the Schneider Electric open IoT systems to help organisations compete in the coming digital economy. Within EcoStruxure, Machine Expert is an intuitive software solution for simplifying machine automation. It provides all the…
Read MoreReplacing ATV61 and ATV71 drives that have failed with Altivar Process Drives presents a challenge for users. Smart factories of the future depend on devices with embedded intelligence installed in equipment and machines. This…
Read MoreTo begin with, it is hardly surprising that engineers are confused about what IIoT means for the automation of their industry. A recent study by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers showed only 8% of…
Read MoreAccording to Government statistics, UK manufacturing accounts for 11% of GDP. This makes the UK number 11 in world rankings. However, a new study for the Manufacturing Technologies Association…
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