It’s exciting times when it comes to the world of PLC communication modules! Mitsubishi Electric has announced a significant upgrade to their FX5-ENET Ethernet extension unit. To enhance the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)…
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Digital transformation journey: Start yours with a Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC FX5S PLC
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the FX5S PLC, a cost-effective and high-performance PLC designed for businesses embarking on their digital transformation journey. This compact and intuitive controller is perfect for straightforward applications across industries like…
Lexium Cobot – Redefining Human-Robot Collaboration on the Plant Floor
Manufacturers face significant challenges such as labour shortages and production downtimes that impact productivity and efficiency. Despite this, and aside from the automotive industry, UK producers seem unwilling to embrace robotics into their manufacturing….
The Essentials of Automatic Transfer Switches in Electrical Systems
In the realm of electrical engineering, the importance of reliable power cannot be overstated. Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) play a pivotal role in ensuring this reliability, acting as the linchpin in the seamless transition…
Safeguard Your Systems with Weidmuller’s VARITECTOR Surge Protection
In today’s interconnected world, electricity fuels our daily operations, from industrial machinery to household electronics. However, amidst the seamless flow of power lies a lurking threat: voltage surges. These unpredictable spikes pose a significant…
Embracing human-centric digital transformation in Industrial Automation
In the realm of digital transformation, it is easy to get lost in the allure of technological advancements. Yet, at its core, this journey is not solely about deploying digital tools. It is a…
Ethernet Communications Aids Diagnostics in Clean Fusion Experiments
Imagine a world where we could generate massive amounts of clean energy by recreating the process that powers the stars. That is the tantalising promise of nuclear fusion, which scientists around the globe are…
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…
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 costs
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…