Machine producers and end users now recognise the performance benefits of integrating machine vision into their processes. To simplify…
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The UK Conformity Assessed mark (UKCA)
For better or worse the UK leaves the EU on 31st December 2020 at the end of the transition period. This will have a significant impact on…
Read MoreAddressing industrial cyber security in manufacturing
An earlier blog entitled “Hacking attacks on UK manufacturers increasing”, considered why hackers were switching from stealing data to ransomware, this begs the questions of where the organisations should start about ensuring industrial…
Read MoreBPX Robot Sign
We are very proud of our new HQ but it needed a sign that would reflect our company and its purpose. That was a challenge set to BPX Marketing and they have come up…
Read MoreHow to be the best machine builder by utilising Augmented Reality
One of the market drivers for Augmented Reality (AR) will be the adoption of 5G by organisations. Expectations are that machine builders adopting 5G will lead the move into this growing new field of…
Read More5G in automation may not be what you think
5G accesses previously unused frequency spectrum to massively increase capacity and remove bandwidth limitations. It will be a game changer in the world of mobile communications. For consumers, it will allow high speed streaming…
Read MoreFood production benefits from new automation tools
New smart factory automation tools are providing food production lines with faster, more reliable, and cleaner production capacity. With the advent of smart machines and commercial AI, factories could soon make their own production…
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 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 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 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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