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…
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Energy Business Case: What will it take to get yours approved?
Research by Schneider Electric shows energy and sustainability project funding relies more on the energy business case than capital availability. The question is, which of the many investment priorities…
Enclosure Selection Software for fast Reliable Results
Enclosure selection software assures equipment builders of fast reliable and economical selection encompassing a wide range of variables. We learn by doing and hopefully, also remember what works and what doesn’t. One of the…
EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor: Leverage 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…
Light Guided Operator Assembly Systems help Eliminate Picking Mistakes
Despite an increase in the use of robots for assembly work, many applications are simply not suitable for assembly by machine. For many producers, manual assembly is the only practicable solution. However,…