IIoT benefits like faster time to market, optimising workforce knowledge, increasing productivity, lowering downtime and analytics software have taken time to become practical solutions that benefit OEMs. According to Schneider Electric, EcoStruxure Machine…
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Surge Protection for Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition
Published on 28 March, Amendment 2 (2022) of the IET Wiring Regulations came into effect immediately. It contains both changes and new requirements. One of the key updates is to Chapter 44 – Protection…
How to Improve Energy Savings and Productivity Together
According to ABB Drives, there are some 10 million electric motors driving production within the UK. They are by far the biggest users of electricity in industry, so controlling…
TeSys Giga reinvents the Motor Starter
With new designs and using the latest in manufacturing technology, Schneider Electric recently announced the release of a new generation of TeSys Giga series Motor Starters that go some way…
Are problem solving VSDs the new automation platform?
Wayne Turtill of Mitsubishi Electric UK explains how the versatility of problem-solving VSDs extends far beyond controlling the speed and torque of a motor. Many problems solving VSDs, like the FRA-800,…
Enabling Motor Management to Improve Energy Efficiency
Electric motors consume around 60% of the electricity used in manufacturing industries, and for heavy industries, this number increased up to 90%. Yet Schneider Electric believes modern motor management principles are not applied to…
New Motor and VSD Energy Efficiency Regulations from 1st July 2021
The European energy efficiency regulations aim at improving energy efficiency and product lifecycle performance. Hence, from the 1st of July 2021, a new Ecodesign Directive EU 2019/1781 comes into force
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The Importance of Soft Starters for Industrial Applications
Soft Starters, sometimes called soft starts, have long been an important motor control compontent, in particular when it comes to their use in industrial applications. In this blog article, we do what it says…
EVO Separable Switch Disconnector: Unique by Design
In designing the EVO separable switch disconnector, Marechal Electric created a unique 40A load break connector for tough environments. It combines a switch, connector and disconnector, and its patented twist and switch design positively…
You need to consider Mitsubishi Electric’s new E800 Inverter Drives
From one of the world’s leading manufacturers of VSDs comes Mitsubishi Electric’s new E800 inverter drives, a game-changing machinery drive for the new automation era. Designed for IIoT and smart machines, it handles multiple…
Hybrid Motor Starters Benefit Control Panel Design
Have you noticed how a new generation of electronic hybrid motor starters are changing the way industry is controlling motors? Hybrid motor starters are becoming popular because they simplify installation, reduce equipment size, and…
Hacking Attacks on UK Manufacturers Increasing
Hardly a week goes by without a well-known company admitting to a data security breach. Besides an increase in number, the style of hacking attacks is also changing, putting many manufacturers in the hackers’…
Save Motor Running Costs & Understanding How to Forever
Electronic variable speed drives (VSDs) – also known as inverter drives – find uses throughout building, industrial and process applications. The main reasons for their popularity are to save motor running costs or to…
Are you using the Correct VSD Cable for the Job?
Variable speed inverter drives (VSDs) have grown in popularity as they offer many advantages to the installer and also the user. According to the Lapp Group, in some applications, the correct VSD…
Getting the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) right for Automated Systems
A Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is a measure of performance or dependability for systems featuring safety functions. Barry Weller, Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at what…
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…
Making Energy Savings: UK Emission Goals depend on SMEs
Global climate change has meant that ‘once in a lifetime’ weather events are becoming regular occurrences. It is why more UK and international companies are committing to carbon-neutral goals and zero carbon emissions across…
Thermal Management for Control Cabinets solved with ClimaSys
Thermal management is the monitoring and control of temperature produced by devices in electrical enclosures. In this article, we take a look at how Schneider Electric’s ClimaSys…
TeSys Island delivers Smart Motor Management for OEMs
Smart machines involve many electrical, mechanical and maintenance challenges for end-users, designers and equipment manufacturers requiring smart motor management. They integrate the programmable machine control with both upstream plant and downstream switching for motor…
EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor leverages 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…