In today’s industrial environment, companies are constantly searching for, and finding ways to enhance their competitive edge. One area that often gets overlooked, despite its undeniable importance, is energy efficiency. SMC’s whitepaper ‘Embrace energy…
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Data Science Tools demystify AI Technology in Manufacturing
Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial environments are developing rapidly and present new opportunities for manufacturers. But how do you start, and what will AI really bring to manufacturers? In an insightful and…
Automatic Enclosure Climate Control Minimises Production Downtime
Production downtime can be extremely costly, potentially resulting in losses of hundreds of thousands of pounds per hour for major manufacturers. The overheating of electrical cabinets is a significant factor in the reliability of…
OT Cybersecurity: Be Proactive & the Urgent Need to Enhance It
As cyber threats escalate worldwide, new research from Forescout Research underscores a concerning trend for OT cybersecurity. Operational technologies (OT) are increasingly vulnerable and becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. The study reveals that…
Visualisation in IoT & Understanding the Real Value
In today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, the importance of IoT visualisation tools for production engineers and managers cannot be overstated. As the industry gravitates towards smarter factories, the role of Internet-of-Things (IoT)…
You Can’t Save What You Haven’t Measured
If reducing the energy consumption of your machines is a priority, the first step you need to take is to measure the current performance of your machine to identify the areas where energy consumption…
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Offline VSD Tool Simplifies Start Up & Maintenance
To make light work of their FR-E800 drives, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced an offline VSD tool that simplifies setup and maintenance. The innovative 24V DC plug-in module FR-E8DS is simple to install and allows…
VSD Energy Saving Payback Times Halved
With the doubling of electricity prices, the payback time for installing variable speed drives (VSDs) has halved. Most VSD energy saving fan and pump applications deliver payback periods of under 18 months. Recent hikes…
Driving Motors to Better Efficiency
Selecting the correct inverter or variable speed drive (VSD) for a motor application delivers both financial and environmental benefits. The latest generations of VSDs provide additional savings and performance advantages when driving motors.
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How the Affinity Laws deliver Energy Saving for Businesses
With the recent increases in energy prices, it is time to look again at cost effective ways to save electricity. The affinity laws point the way, and it is not an exaggeration to say…
How to Improve Energy Savings and Productivity Together
According to ABB Drives, there are some 10 million electric motors driving production within the UK. They are by far the biggest users of electricity in industry, so controlling…
Ransomware and what your board may ask you
A blog on the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) website poses the question. “Ransomware: What board members should know and what they should be asking their technical experts”. Knowing the likely…
Drive your own path to Digital Transformation
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…
How 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 Industrial Internet…
Are you using the Correct VSD Cable for the Job?
Variable speed inverter drives (VSDs) have grown in popularity as they offer many advantages to the installer and also the user. According to the Lapp Group, in some applications, the correct VSD…
How do I find out about Time Sensitive Networking (TSN)?
Mitsubishi Electric believes it is import for industrial automation users to understand more about time-sensitive networking (TSN). Their importance is in their ability to enable data sharing across different Industrial Ethernet networks. Moreover, it…
EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor leverages the Power of AR
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor uses software technology called Augmented Reality (AR) to optimise the operation and maintenance of industrial installations. Importantly, it gives operators the ability to superimpose real-time data and virtual…
Plastic Extrusion Machines benefit from AC Drive Update
Most older plastic extrusion machines were driven by DC drives, but few new ones nowadays do. What has driven this change are new generations of high performing AC motors and VSDs. Using AC drives…