The latest digital manufacturing trends aim to connect physical and virtual factory environments to boost productivity, efficiency and profitability. To bridge these two worlds, businesses need to combine some cutting-edge technologies on the road…
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Four key technology trends in pharmaceutical production
Driven by consumer demand, regulation, skills availability and digital transformation, the pharmaceutical production sector adapts quickly to change.
Michael Suer, of Mitsubishi Electric Europe, considers the four key technology trends having the greatest impact. They…
Are edge and cloud the best place to process data?
Data is at the heart of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Manufacturing. Establishing platforms to collect and analyse this data is critical for optimising manufacturing insights into processes. The most effective…
Hybrid starters benefit multi motor applications
Electric motors are critical for the operation of every business, and ensuring their reliable operation is essential. Hybrid starters offer advanced motor protection for increased productivity and reliability. They have multiple functions and offer control…
Hybrid motor starters benefit control panel design
Have you noticed how a new generation of electronic hybrid motor starters is changing the way industry is controlling motors? Hybrid motor starters are becoming popular because they simplify installation, reduce equipment size, and…
How 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. The expectations are that machine builders adopting 5G will lead the move into this growing field…
How to transform your food production business
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…