According to Omron Automation, one of the biggest challenges facing fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) producers is how to adapt their production to new forms of sustainable packaging.
The key to making a painless transition…
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Remote Maintenance Services are Simpler with EcoStruxure
Remote maintenance services for OEMs are a way for them to access and diagnose issues with their equipment, without the need for a technician to be on-site. EcoStruxure remote monitoring software, provides the machine…
Melsoft MaiLab AI Tools Enhance Factory Operations
Mitsubishi Electric has released a novel AI support tool to help manufacturers make their production sites smarter. Called MELSOFT MaiLab, it helps users learn from past work data to…
Contactron Speed Starter bridges the Starting divide
Bridging the gap between motor starters and variable speed drives, Phoenix Contact’s latest Contactron speed starter offers the main functions common in a VSD but without the complexity. The device needs no drives expertise…
Azure Cloud Services Enable Remote Asset Management
For after-sales service of power generators and other plant, the convention is routine visits by the manufacturer. Yet, this incurs large labour costs for them to maintain generator units over a wide area. Using…
Developing a Machine Safety Application
Improving manufacturing automation systems can benefit from working with partner companies to provide specialist skills. For a machine safety application, it is important that your partner has the resources, technical expertise, and experience to…
How VSD Service Plans Improve Business Resilience
Building owners and industrial organisations are revolutionising their operations through the digitisation of their facilities and processes. Smart buildings and factories are helping to boost efficiency and productivity. Yet, the integrated nature of these…
New Terminal Block Technology Improves Control Wiring
Research shows that 80% of UK manufacturing leaders understand the benefits of investing in innovative technologies and adopting data-driven technologies. Pivotal to this and Industry 4.0 is the collection and use of plant…
Embedded Edge Controllers: Advantech Extends Line-up
Building on its successful UNO-100/300 series range of ruggedised embedded edge controllers, Advantech announces three new modules. Using the latest high performance Intel processors, they support factory automation applications like real-time monitoring, data management,…
Secure Remote Access: Complete & Ready-to-Use with Omron RT1 Series
Omron Automation in cooperation with Secomea introduces a security certified IIoT edge gateway for remote troubleshooting and industrial automation monitoring. The RT1-Series is a ready to use secure remote access allowing corrective maintenance without…
Automotive style Traceability is crucial for Manufacturers
Faced with costly recalls, automotive manufacturers must meet complex requirements and stricter specifications. When a single faulty part can have an enormous impact, automotive traceability is crucial. Moreover, the same is also true for…
Industrial Sustainability is Key to Business Survival
Most companies focus on the financial bottom line, but this is changing. The ‘triple bottom line’ approach is becoming part of everyday business language and central to industrial sustainability. It describes three bottom lines…
Can Automation Address Worker and Skills Shortages?
For many manufacturers, the prospect of an automated, human-free factory feels light years away. Will Industry 4.0 and IIoT be effective in changing the way we work, and can…
Open Network secures HS2 Substations
The station is on three levels, with ten 450m long subsurface platforms. At peak times it will run up to 17 high-speed trains an hour to the Midlands and the North. There will be…
AI Technology Enhances Machine Performance
Machines producing precision components use factory automation equipment (FA) for their control. For example, computerised numerical control cutting machines (CNC) , electrical discharge machines (EDM), and industrial robotics. Yet to optimise agile production, operating…
Harmony XAP Control Stations from Schneider Electric Updated
Schneider Electric are very pleased to announce the new design of their Harmony XAP control stations (XAPD and XAPK) to supersede their XAPG, XAPM and XAPJ products.
Schneider Electric Harmony XAPG, XAPM & XAPJ –…
The Power of EcoStruxure Asset Advisor
Nestlé pioneered the concept of soluble coffee, and sixty percent of their soluble coffee production comes from a single factory. At their Nescafé plant in Toluca, Mexico, one million jars of coffee roll off…
Automation transforms medical device assembly
The development of new medical devices for diagnostics, healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications also needs innovative production systems. In this artacile, we take a look at how ‘Automation transforms medical device assembly’.
Designing and building…
Remote Condition Monitoring Minimises Plant Power Outages
Manufacturers and commercial organisations rely on the availability of their electrical distribution systems to keep operating. Failures are infrequent and difficult to foresee, but when they do happen, the fiscal impact is significant.
Multi-tasking Machine Controllers for IIoT Machines
IIoT is all about communication, and the latest machine controllers are at the heart of this new extended infrastructure. Machine controllers were part of the operational technology (OT), but this is changing. Now, the…