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…
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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…
AI Welding Inspection for Bus Frames uses Advantech Hardware
Ensuring the safety and structural integrity of vehicles is of utmost importance. Traditional inspection methods for bus frame welding are time-consuming and labour-intensive, and lead to inconsistencies and potential safety…
Inverter Winder Control & The Essentials You Need to Know
Winder controls are the most complex of any inverter application. Yet a properly sized motor teamed with a smart inverter operating in the correct mode can deliver solid performance with lower cost of ownership….
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…
Machine Builders take note: Why 3G shutdown is relevant to you
While the phasing out of 3G technology by network providers takes place on a country-by-country basis, the implications for many machine builders are not restricted by geography. If you are exporting machines across the…
Schneider Electric partners with Warburtons Bakery
Schneider Electric has extended its partnership with Warburtons bakery, the UK-based bakery brand. The aim is to improve production and mitigate rising energy and raw materials costs at six of its manufacturing sites.
As the…
Optimising Motor Control for Machine Performance
As machines become more complex, efficient motor control solutions are more important than ever. Motor control covers a range of functions, including switching, short-circuit protection, overload protection, and motor management. Moreover, by…
Lexium MC12 Multicarrier Compact Material Handling
Traditional manufacturing is going through momentous changes. Buyers want customised products that meet their precise needs, and current manufacturing systems cannot cope with the speed of change. It needs agile and flexible manufacturing solutions…
Condition Monitoring of Transmission Components using Advantech DAQ
Transmission elements like linear motion guides, ball splines, and ball screws have many applications in automation. From surgical robotic arms to aircraft landing gear and mass rapid transport mechanisms, they are precision instruments. Advantech…
Redefining Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
With rising raw material, energy and labour costs, more consumers are shopping around for value. Unable to increase selling prices by enough to cover these increases makes life more challenging for manufacturers of consumer…
Adapting Production Machines for Sustainable Packaging
According to Omron Automation, one of the biggest challenges facing fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) producers is how to adapt their production to new forms of sustainable packaging.
The key to making a painless transition…
Remote Maintenance Services are Simpler with EcoStruxure
Remote maintenance services for OEMs are a way for them to access and diagnose issues with their equipment, without the need for a technician to be on-site. EcoStruxure remote monitoring software, provides the machine…
Contactron Speed Starter bridges the Starting divide
Bridging the gap between motor starters and variable speed drives, Phoenix Contact’s latest Contactron speed starter offers the main functions common in a VSD but without the complexity. The device needs no drives expertise…
Developing a Machine Safety Application
Improving manufacturing automation systems can benefit from working with partner companies to provide specialist skills. For a machine safety application, it is important that your partner has the resources, technical expertise, and experience to…
New Terminal Block Technology Improves Control Wiring
Research shows that 80% of UK manufacturing leaders understand the benefits of investing in innovative technologies and adopting data-driven technologies. Pivotal to this and Industry 4.0 is the collection and use of plant…
Embedded Edge Controllers: Advantech Extends Line-up
Building on its successful UNO-100/300 series range of ruggedised embedded edge controllers, Advantech announces three new modules. Using the latest high performance Intel processors, they support factory automation applications like real-time monitoring, data management,…
VSD Energy Saving Payback Times Halved
With the doubling of electricity prices, the payback time for installing variable speed drives (VSDs) has halved. Most VSD energy saving fan and pump applications deliver payback periods of under 18 months. Recent hikes…
Automotive style Traceability is crucial for Manufacturers
Faced with costly recalls, automotive manufacturers must meet complex requirements and stricter specifications. When a single faulty part can have an enormous impact, automotive traceability is crucial. Moreover, the same is also true for…
Virtual Workflows & How they Transform Customer Retention for OEMs
According to Scneider Electric, virtual workflows can transform OEM projects and help them deliver and retain more business at lower costs.
These days, industrial OEMs and end customers face unprecedented challenges. Consumers expect a high…