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,…
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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…
Time of Flight Sensors Enhance Safety & Efficiency in Cobot Workspaces
Collaborative robots (cobots) are reshaping modern production floors, not by replacing human workers but by working alongside them. They blend human judgment with robotic precision to tackle tasks that demand both adaptability and unerring…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…