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…
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WAGO I/O-SYSTEM 750 Energy Data Management in Five Simple Steps
Are you looking to optimise your energy consumption and uncover hidden savings? Whether you are new to energy management or a seasoned veteran, WAGO energy data management offers a comprehensive solution tailored to your…
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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End-to-end traceability & How Danone cracked it
With complex global supply chains, increasing regulation and consumer pressure, the food industry needs to provide more complete, traceable and transparent product information along their entire value chain. In this article, we take a…
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…
How to overcome skilled assembly worker shortages
Not for the first time, manufacturers are under threat from a wide range of make-or-break challenges to remain competitive or even survive. They range from skilled assembly worker shortages to demands for reduced cycle…
Selecting an assembly robot and where to start
A recent blog “Lessons for post-pandemic manufacturing automation”, suggested using robots for labour-intensive applications. Mitsubishi Electric’s Barry Weller looks at selecting an assembly robot that best suits your application and how to integrate it.
If…
Mitsubishi Smart Plus brings excellent AI benefits to robot users
The pace of development in small production robots is accelerating as new functionality simplifies both integration and operation. The most significant of these is the embedding of artificial intelligence in robotics systems like Smart…
