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EcoStruxure IT Partner Town Halls 2025
As the demand for resilient, secure, and sustainable IT infrastructure continues to grow, staying ahead of the curve has never been more important. To combat this, Schneider Electric are hosting EcoStruxure IT Partner…
Understanding Power Distribution Systems
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation, electromechanical products play a crucial role in ensuring power distribution systems remain efficient. This blog post delves into the various aspects of electromechanical product ranges that make…
Screwless+ Challenge: Successfully Saving Space & Seconds!
The BPX Screwless+ Challenge is officially wrapped up, and it’s been a fantastic success! 78 unique ‘connections’ put their knowledge to the test, with an impressive 86% scoring full marks in our quiz, showcasing…
Embrace Energy Efficiency for a Competitive Edge
In today’s industrial environment, companies are constantly searching for, and finding ways to enhance their competitive edge. One area that often gets overlooked, despite its undeniable importance, is energy efficiency. SMC’s whitepaper ‘Embrace energy…
Electrical System Risks that threaten your Business Profitability
Overlooking your power distribution systems can have a serious effect on your wealth. Yet, because they are so dependable, they may not be getting the attention they deserve. In a recent white paper, entitled…
PILZ City & Guilds Machinery Safety Training hosted by BPX Stoke
Closing out January 2025, we hosted our first official Pilz machinery safety training course at our Stoke branch, marking a significant milestone and achievement for both the branch and BPX as a whole! This…
How to choose the right UPS in 9 easy steps
In today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world, the power grid can be unpredictable and inevitably, power disruptions can be costly. Whether you’re running a small business, managing critical medical equipment, or maintaining large-scale industrial operations,…
Building an End-to-End Logistics Solution – Schneider Electric Webinar
Webinar Date: Wednesday, 12 February, 2025
Webinar Time: 3:00 PM
Register now for Schneider Electric’s ‘Building an End-to-End Logistics Solution: The Power of Universal Automation’ upcoming webinar and take the first step towards a smarter, more…
Understanding Modicon M171/M172/M173 PLCs: A Comprehensive Guide
Designed by Schneider Electric, one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, Modicon M171, M172, and M173 are advanced programmable logic controllers (PLCs). They are specifically tailored for HVAC and building automation applications and engineered…
100 Years of TeSys: With BPX since the late 1960s
The journey to 100 years of TeSys began in 1924 with the introduction of the first TeSys contactor, which replaced the knife lever with a rotating bar. This marked a…
FX3GE PLC Product Discontinuation & Transition to MELSEC iQ-F Series
On 26th April 2024, product discontinuation, otherwise known as End of Life (EOL), became effective for the FX3GE PLC models in the Mitsubishi Electric FX3 PLC range, shifting focus towards their direct replacements –…
Pilz City & Guilds Assured Certification in Machinery Safety Achieved
We are proud to announce that Frank Ruiz, Application Support Team member, and Nick Simms, Field Sales Engineer, have successfully completed the Pilz City & Guilds Assured 4 Day Machinery Safety Course. The course,…
Benefits of Adaptive AI Inspection in High-mix Low-volume Production
Humans excel at some tasks, whilst machines are better for others: production line inspection is a case in point. The trained eye of an experienced vision inspector is quick to spot errors,…
Electric Motor TCO & Understanding Yours
The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) recently produced a guide outlining the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric motors. Its aim of this motor TCO guide is to…
TEXA E-NEXT Revolutionising Industrial Cooling: NXT & NOX Upgrades
In the dynamic landscape of industrial cooling, TEXA has consistently stood out as a market leader committed to high sustainability. This commitment is reflected in their latest innovation, the TEXA E-NEXT series, designed to…
OMRON M1 Integrated AC Drives Solution Launched
News of the new OMRON M1 Integrated Global AC Drives Solution for OEMs, system integrators and end users has been announced. These innovative inverter drives offer leading system integration capabilities, enabling harmonised machine…
AI Controller is Gaining Traction in Industrial Automation
According to Omron’s Tim Foreman, interest in AI is changing. Customers no longer ask whether they can help them with AI. Instead, they ask whether we can help with…
Why adopting TSN connectivity is catching on
Why are the leading automation suppliers adopting one open ethernet networking technology in their quest for interconnected businesses? Jeremy Shinton, Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric explains the business benefits and why Mitsubishi Electric is…
How TeSys Island cuts OEM build time by 66% and costs by 30%
Rising labour and material costs have become a significant concern for OEMs and panel builders. Many of them are seeking ways to gain a competitive edge in this challenging landscape. In this article ‘How…