As industrial manufacturing progresses and human operators and advanced machinery coexist, ensuring both safety and security is paramount. In this blog article, we look at machine safety systems and ask, who does VW Components…
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Varitector Power Resilience with Intelligence for Industrial IoT
For most organisations, digitalisation is becoming a critical factor for business success, particularly in industries needing a resilient electrical infrastructure. As digital technologies advance, the importance of safeguarding sensitive devices, systems, and infrastructures against…
Rewind Time in Your Factory? OMRON NX5 Makes it Possible!
Imagine this: your production line grinds to a halt, and you’re scrambling to identify the problem. Hours tick by, tempers flare, and valuable production time is lost. Sound familiar? What if there was a…
Energy Data Management: Energise your Efficiency & Untangle It
Stop the data overload, unleash the savings! Corporations are laser-focused on energy efficiency, driven by regulations and the promise of competitive edge. But wading through complex measurement systems and mountains of…
Visualisation in IoT & Understanding the Real Value
In today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, the importance of IoT visualisation tools for production engineers and managers cannot be overstated. As the industry gravitates towards smarter factories, the role of Internet-of-Things (IoT)…
Technology Knowledge Hubs to address gaps in UK Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has unveiled a decisive initiative for the MACH 2024 trade show. Called Technology Knowledge Hubs, they aim to propel the UK manufacturing sector into a new…
3D Simulation Software will revolutionise UK Manufacturing
The integration of 3D simulation software and cobots (collaborative robots) will revolutionise manufacturing in the UK. They address key challenges like labour shortages, productivity levels and improving quality faced by engineers in optimising their…
How AI and IIoT in Predictive Maintenance reduces Factory Downtime
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the importance and practical approach to using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AIfor predictive maintenance operations in factories. Moreover, how this approach can reduce the…
Have you considered TeSys Island for your Panel?
As businesses strive for increased productivity and efficiency, the choice of automation technology plays a crucial role in achieving these goals. When it comes to control panel design, Schneider TeSys Island offers a multitude…
MY-GS-R Series: The latest Star of the OMRON MY family of Relays
Omron have showcased the latest addition to the MY family of miniature power relays – the MY-GS-R Series. This new series replaces the well-known MY (S) range, a popular relay within the marketplace.
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Smart plant operations are simpler than you think with EcoStruxure
Schneider Electric reports that 80% of manufacturers recognise smart factories as pivotal to their future success. Moreover, that the integration of smart plant operations is essential for transforming industrial production. Smart plant operations are…
Advantech Controller Enhances CNC High-Speed Drilling Machines
In the manufacturing of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, the demand for high-speed drilling machines is surging. These machines are integral for creating various components such as ventilation holes and…
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…
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…
Edge Devices: Lessons from the Automotive Industry’s Journey
The automotive industry leads the world in the use of factory automation and is an early adopter of innovative technologies. None more so than the use of digital transformation for Industry 4.0, data workflows…
Brainboxes UK Stock, Sales & Support Agreement Confirmed
BPX are thrilled to announce an agreement with connectivity specialists Brainboxes Ltd to stock, sell and support their range of industrial communication devices in the UK.
Brainboxes smart hardware enables machine monitoring, connects industrial IOT…
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…
Delivering Real-time Automation Benefits to Footwear Machine Builders
For European makers of consumer goods, staying ahead of technological trends is more than helpful, it is essential. The same applies to the machine builders that supply them. Italian OEM Orisol, a front runner…
Smart Technologies Driving Agile Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals
Future-oriented manufacturing is about flexible and responsive operations that can promptly address market demands based on data and new insights. With highly regulated manufacturing processes, can pharmaceutical manufacturers embrace agile manufacturing strategies to improve…
Remote Safety Audits Lower Risks For Manufacturers
According to insurance provider FM Global, electrical issues are the primary cause of fires in…