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.
Optimal…
BPX Blog Articles
SMC’s PneuSAFE Delivers Pneumatic Safety Circuits in under Three Minutes
Machine 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,…
Omron S8VK-X: More Power than a Power Supply
A 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…
Weidmüller Specialist Power Supply Systems for Maritime Applications
The maritime industry is known for its rigorous safety and performance standards within electrical systems. From the machine room to the bridge, ensuring a reliable power supply is crucial. Weidmüller offers a comprehensive range…
eSIMs in Industrial Automation: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Adoption
Industrial automation is experiencing a significant transformation with the adoption of embedded SIMs (eSIMs). These compact and programmable SIM devices are revolutionising connectivity in the industrial sector, enabling seamless machine-to-machine communication. In this article,…
The Circular Economy: Why Embracing it is Crucial for Design Engineers
The concept of a circular economy is gaining momentum as industries seek sustainable solutions that address environmental challenges and resource limitations. But what does a circular economy mean for us as engineers, and how…
Sustainability Planning & ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification
In today’s competitive landscape, securing government contracts and working with public bodies in the UK requires more than just a compelling proposal. A robust sustainability action plan has become a critical component of any…
Vandal Resistant Cabinets Outdoors: How to Choose
Selecting outdoor vandal resistant cabinets, whether for distribution, control, or switching operations presents its own set of unique challenges. Unlike indoor installations, outdoor setups must contend with factors like harsh weather, security threats, and…
Sustainable Manufacturing Places the Environment at the Core
Schneider Electric isn’t just a provider of advanced manufacturing automation systems. It is a committed partner to manufacturers of all sizes, and deeply invested in the pursuit of sustainable manufacturing. For industries focusing on…
AI Detection: Can it really reduce maintenance hours by 67%?
When companies fail to conduct regular maintenance work for production jigs, it can result in unnecessary equipment shutdown or a delayed response to jig abnormalities. Using AI detection of abnormalities and notify…
Energy Efficiency Programme: Has yours run out of steam?
After weathering the energy price shocks of recent years and now seeing prices decline, companies are losing focus on energy efficiency. Producers have grasped the initial, easy-to-achieve savings, and now further improvements require more…
Slash Energy Costs: How Mitsubishi Electric helped a UK Iron Foundry
In today’s competitive industrial landscape, reducing energy consumption is not just about cutting costs – it’s about forging a sustainable future. Wanting to slash energy costs, Brockmoor Foundry – one of the UK’s top…
