Before the turn of this year, we’re delighted to be able to share some anticipated updates regarding the Rittal VX Enclosure Base/Plinth System upgrade. The current system has been a cornerstone of reliability and…
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Smart Power Quality Metering for Engineers & Facility Managers
Maintaining quality in your electrical power system is essential, otherwise, poor power quality can lead to equipment damage, lost productivity, and rising energy costs. Moreover, for energy management and building management systems, smart power…
Data Centres: More than just servers
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution, reshaping everything from business meetings to factory operations. This rapid shift, coupled with the advent of 5G communication, has increased the demand for cloud-based and online…
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…
Connected Services: How AI and Analytics aid Building Sustainability
Facilities Management (FM) can be tough. Whether you run an office building, data centre, or factory, you have many targets to hit. Thankfully, connected service hubs using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services are…
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…
Connected Buildings using IIoT will Enhance their Sustainability
Meeting sustainability goals means the building sector needs to improve its environmental performance. Connected buildings using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enhance their sustainability by allowing better use of energy and resources.
The impact…
Partnering to Reduce Energy Waste in Commercial Buildings
A key challenge for business is how to reduce energy waste in older commercial buildings. Consider almost any commercial building, whether hospital, airport, shopping mall, hotel, or office block and it will consume lots…
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…
Motor Starters: Why System Integrators should take a new approach
Motor starters play a key role in control panels. They turn motors on and off, as well as protect motors from overloading. System integrators often face specific project requirements that relate to the function…
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.
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…
