New smart factory automation tools are providing food production lines with faster, more reliable, and cleaner production capacity. With the…
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Advantech/Secomea secure remote access collaboration
Manufacturers Advantech and Secomea are collaborating to meet the remote communication security challenges arising from the growth of Industry 4.0/IIoT. As a result, Secomea’s secure remote connectivity software solution is now embedded…
Read MoreHacking attacks on UK manufacturers increasing.
Hardly a week goes by without a well-known company admitting to a data security breach. Besides an increase in number, the style of hacking attacks is also changing, putting many manufacturers in the hackers’…
Read MoreHow to protect your IIoT processes with an industrial UPS
Although often used to back-up IT equipment, many people do not consider Industrial UPS products as a priority for their automation plants. But with the growth of the
Capex-free funding for energy saving projects
Energy and sustainability projects are gaining momentum amongst corporate leaders, but managers still need a solid rationale to get financial approval. Successful projects can improve productivity by using fewer…
Read MoreWhat are the key benefits of remote production management?
Remote monitoring and management of factories has long been in use by many organisations although others still question its tangible benefits. But the COVID epidemic has shown that organisations can work remotely when they…
Read MoreNot heard of Blockchains? You will soon
IoT and Industry 4 are creating data on an unimaginable scale and it needs new tools to handle and extract information. One of these will be blockchains. If you have not heard of blockchains…
Read MoreWhat is EcoStruxure from Schneider Electric?
Commercial, 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 MoreMitsubishi iQ Works2 V2.43 – Update
The 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 MoreManufacturing Automation is the key
According 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…
Read MoreNew – Mitsubishi iQ-R OPC UA Server Module
Mitsubishi 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.
OPC Unified…
Read MoreIntuitive automation with EcoStruxure Machine Expert
EcoStruxure 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 More100% automated thread checking solution for automotive
Automotive 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 MoreWhat does IIoT mean for automation?
To 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 MoreWAGO CLOUD DATA CONTROL
The new field to cloud capability offered by WAGO Cloud Data Control simply and easily connects the real and digital worlds. Recognised for its electrical interconnection products, WAGO has a core…
Read MoreBPX acquires JK Electrical – Schneider Electric distributor in Manchester
BPX has acquired the business of Manchester-based JK-Electrical, a longstanding distributor of Telemecanique and Schneider Electric. The business will now trade as BPX Manchester and we welcome the JK Electrical staff to the BPX…
Read MoreCollaborative robots in UK manufacturing
New generations of collaborative robots (cobots) are changing the face of manufacturing in the UK. From a low starting point, in 2016 the UK increased robot installations for the first time in four years….
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