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Brewery automation plays a blinder
The perfect beer is a harmonious blend of art and science. Brewery automation helps by performing the measured and repetitive tasks while allowing brewers to focus on more creative, interesting and rewarding…
Read MoreEdge data brings flexible control to manufacturers
The evolution of manufacturing to the smart factory, means factories filled with sensors collecting data for optimising performance. These cyber-physical systems mean that rather than relying on a single machine, businesses now have networks…
Read MoreSecuring IIoT deployments is critical
Connectivity is at the heart of Industry 4.0 and IIoT implementations, and securing IIoT deployments from cyber-attacks is critical to this. A successful cyber-attack on an IIoT system can result in the loss of…
Read MoreEdge micro data centres for consumer goods production
A recent blog from Schneider Electric considers how digitisation of production and operations bring business benefits to companies in the consumer-packaged goods industry and how it…
Read MoreAddressing edge data centre cybersecurity
For Schneider Electric, connectivity is central to the adoption of its EcoStruxure IT platform, whose integrity results from continuous dynamic vulnerability scanning. In a recent blog, they consider the importance of edge…
Read MoreEdge computing delivering operational intelligence
In an increasingly competitive business environment, producers need flexibility, increased productivity, the capability to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Mitsubishi’s Chris Evans argues that meeting these requirements needs a focus on connected production systems,…
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 unrivaled 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 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….
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 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 MoreIndustry 4 -automated heaven or an engineers’ hell?
Whether Industry 4 represents automated heaven or an engineers’ hell rather depends on your viewpoint. From a management perspective, the challenge for manufacturers is knowing how best to improve productivity. This is important for…
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…
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