Semiconductors are the hidden engines of the digital world. They power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles and AI systems. However, the demand for these components has created a massive problem: e-waste. Moreover, e-waste…
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Altivar ATS130 Soft Starter redefines Industrial Motor Control
For those of you who don’t have your fingers on the pulse of what’s new in the world of Schneider Electric, we can tell you they have launched their new Altivar ATS130 Soft Starter…
Cable Splicing & Wago’s PUSH WIRE Inline Splicing Connector
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…
What does Return on Investment really mean and how is it calculated?
When promoting the benefits of investing in energy-saving products, one of the most popular metrics is Return on Investment (ROI). Among these, the payback period is frequently used to assess energy-saving projects. But for…
New £42m Schneider Electric Manufacturing Site in North Yorkshire
Schneider Electric is investing £42 million in a brand-new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. In response to increased demand for electrical equipment in the UK following moves to cleaner energy, including renewable energy…
Food Waste: Automation Helps Convert it to Compost in Under 24 Hours
Mitsubishi Electric technologies have enabled the development of innovative composting machines that can turn food waste into high-quality fertiliser in just 24 hours. This solution responds to the global problem of waste, in particular…
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…
Rittal VX Enclosure Base/Plinth System Upgrade
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…
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.
Developing a Digital Mindset is the Key to Industrial Transformation
For lots of organisations, like those in the manufacturing, water, wastewater and oil and gas industries, digital transformation is a challenge. Because of the intensive levels of automation in these sectors, most assume that…
Convert your Industrial Robot to a Cobot using SafePlus Technology
In this blog article about collaborative robots, we take a look at how you can convert your industrial robot into a Cobot using SafePlus technology.
Mitsubishi Electric’s latest SafePlus robot safety system lets users upscale…
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…
