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…
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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 2025 Webinar Series: Stay Ahead in Safety & Compliance
As industries evolve and regulations shift, staying updated on machinery safety, compliance, and risk management is more critical than ever. Pilz is hosting a series of webinar this year, the Pilz 2025 Webinar…
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 –…
Smart Energy Choices: A Structured Approach for Manufacturers
If your business operates in the world of manufacturing, getting a handle on your energy efficiency can sometimes be quite a challenge. That’s why we’ve taken a good look at the simple and structured…
e-waste: How Robots, AI & Automation are having a Sustainable Impact
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…
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,…
AI Biscuit Baking takes Production to New Levels
Can a machine perfect the art of baking? For managers of biscuit factories, that might sound far-fetched. Yet, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the making of your favourite snacks. Imagine a factory where…
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…
Virtual Safety Experience for Factory Floors launched by OMRON
Utilising 3D animations and videos, it was only a matter of time before we would see the concept of virtual experience entering the industrial landscape, allowing safety…
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…
Tharsus Supplier Day 2024: The Future of Automation
Joining in a day of optimism and positivity for the future of automation, we recently attended the Tharsus Supplier Day 2024 – an event that provided an exclusive opportunity to explore the Tharsus manufacturing…
Cable Splicing & Wago’s PUSH WIRE Inline Splicing Connector
Anyone who has made a wiring change…
LiDAR Sensor Technology: Behold the future with multiScan & picoScan
SICK continues to push the boundaries with its latest advancements in LiDAR sensor technology by expanding its high performance multiScan and picoScan LiDAR ranges to make them even more powerful, compact and robust. These…
Pneumatic Safety Circuits: Delivered & Compliant in under 3 Minutes
Machine builders are aware of the critical need to design safety-related circuits, but this task no longer needs to be time-consuming or complex. Thanks to a revolutionary online tool developed by SMC’s expert team,…