Anyone who has made a wiring change to a consumer or distribution box has had the problem of short cables. Sometimes you need to make a short extension and at other times repair or…
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Aggregate Processing: Digitalisation Unlocks Efficiencies to Transform It
In the business of aggregate processing, keeping operations running smoothly is a constant challenge. Over time, control systems evolve, expand or are subject to piecemeal replacement due to growth or equipment failure. What once…
EM-A Series Salient-Pole Motor: Industry-First for Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its new EM-A Series of salient-pole motors, a first in the industry, offering exceptional speed and position control without the need for encoders. Offering a competitively priced alternative to servo…
IMG Inductive Sensors: SICK’s Robust New Customisable Machinery Range
Sensor expert SICK has expanded its proximity sensor product range with their new and versatile IMG inductive sensors, designed to provide stable detection in harsh environments. Whether they be for industrial machinery, construction equipment,…
Innovative Aggregate Conveyor Health Management Technology
We could be accused of ‘teaching granny to such eggs’ here, but for those who aren’t in-the-know, over time, conveyor belts develop defects that affect the performance of operations and productivity. So, the big…
Safeguard Your Systems with Weidmuller’s VARITECTOR Surge Protection
In today’s interconnected world, electricity fuels our daily operations, from industrial machinery to household electronics. However, amidst the seamless flow of power lies a lurking threat: voltage surges. These unpredictable spikes pose a significant…
Ethernet Communications Aids Diagnostics in Clean Fusion Experiments
Imagine a world where we could generate massive amounts of clean energy by recreating the process that powers the stars. That is the tantalising promise of nuclear fusion, which scientists around the globe are…
Power resilience with Intelligence for Industrial IoT
For most organisations, digitalisation is becoming a critical factor for business success, particularly in industries needing a resilient electrical infrastructure. As digital technologies advance, the importance of safeguarding sensitive devices, systems, and infrastructures against…
How AI and IIoT in predictive maintenance reduces factory downtime costs
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the importance and practical approach to using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AIfor predictive maintenance operations in factories. Moreover, how this approach can reduce the…
Boosting Cement & Aggregate Processing Plants
Cement and aggregate processing is characterised by harsh operating conditions and the need to avoid downtime at all costs. Keeping critical plant running and available is fundamental to a plant operating at optimum efficiency…
Advantech Condition Monitoring of Transmission Components
Transmission elements like linear motion guides, ball splines, and ball screws have many applications in automation. From surgical robotic arms to aircraft landing gear and mass rapid transport mechanisms, they are precision instruments. Advantech…
Multitasking 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…
