Most machines and industrial systems rely on physical guarding to protect employees from hazardous moving parts. However, simply having guards in place is not enough, they must be correctly designed, positioned, and compliant with…
BPX Robotics News & Insights
The Future of Automation has its Challenges and Opportunities
29th April 2025 witnessed the first of three “Future of Automation” events at Oulton Hall, Leeds – launching a series of 60th Anniversary celebrations where BPX suppliers and customers convened to discuss the latest…
Modicon M660: Schneider Electric’s Future-Ready Integrated Motion System
As industry leaders in industrial technology, BPX and Schneider Electric share a common goal: to be the trusted partner for OEMs, machine builders, integrators, and industrial equipment manufacturers. In this industry news article, we…
How To Ensure New Machinery Is Safe and Secure – Pilz Webinar
Ensuring your new machinery is compliant from day one is crucial, without proper checks, you risk costly delays, remedial actions, and production setbacks. Pilz have spent over 35 years helping businesses navigate these…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Why we chose to sponsor the Robotics & Automation Awards
After the success of the 2024 Robotics and Automation Awards, held on November 6th at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London, we were proud to reaffirm our commitment as a headline sponsor…
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…
ESD Protected Robots Go Where Others Fear To Tread
In electronics manufacturing, time-consuming and repetitive complex tasks are often conducted manually. The importance of ESD protected robotics is growing. In addition to parts handling, uses include assembly, soldering, and component inspection, even when…
Electric Motor TCO & Understanding Yours
The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) recently produced a guide outlining the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric motors. Its aim of this motor TCO guide is to…
MELFA RV-12CRL-D: NEW from Mitsubishi Electric
Get ready for a new era of industrial automation with the upcoming release of the NEW Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV-12CRL-D. As experts in the field of industrial robotics, we are excited to present this…
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…
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…
Analytics Software Achieves Unprecedented Productivity
IIoT benefits like faster time to market, optimising workforce knowledge, increasing productivity, lowering downtime and analytics software have taken time to become practical solutions that benefit OEMs. According to Schneider Electric, EcoStruxure Machine…
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…
