Cement and aggregate processing is characterised by harsh operating conditions and the need to avoid downtime at all costs. Keeping critical plant running and available is fundamental to a plant operating at optimum efficiency…
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Waste-to-energy Plant Recovers Valuable By-products
Incinerator bottom ash (IBA) is a valuable by-product from waste-to-energy-power generation plants. Specialising in the transformation of IBA, company Blue Phoenix is a leader in recovering valuable metals and aggregates for reuse. Key to…
Offline VSD Tool Simplifies Start Up & Maintenance
To make light work of their FR-E800 drives, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced an offline VSD tool that simplifies setup and maintenance. The innovative 24V DC plug-in module FR-E8DS is simple to install and allows…
Why Edge Computers are Important for Manufacturing
A cornerstone of the Industrial Internet of Things IIoT is the digitisation of manufacturing and the collection and analysis of large data sets. Edge computers offer fast and efficient ways to process and analyse…
Small Robots: Making Space for them in Production and Assembly
The extensive range of small robots now available can offer the right solution for almost any production application. Users can select models for a combination their reach, load capacity, speed, accuracy actuator (hand), price,…
Melsoft MaiLab AI Tools Enhance Factory Operations
Mitsubishi Electric has released a novel AI support tool to help manufacturers make their production sites smarter. Called MELSOFT MaiLab, it helps users learn from past work data to…
How manufacturing digitalisation delivers more choice faster
The Mitsubishi Electric Shinshiro factory in Japan has manufactured motors since 1974, but model customisation makes production complex and lengthy. Since manufacturing digitalisation of their processes, customers can choose from 40,000…
Manufacturing digitalisation is here to help
Manufacturing digitalisation is fundamental for businesses to thrive in demanding markets and where competition is fierce. With so many innovative technologies to choose from, driving this transformation in a sustainable way is crucial. It…
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…
3D production line simulation ensures functionality
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced MELSOFT Gemini 3D production line simulation, to speed up the design and construction of production facilities. It uses digital technology to replicate and verify planned production operations in a 3-dimensional…
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…
Driving Motors to Better Efficiency
Selecting the correct inverter or variable speed drive (VSD) for a motor application delivers both financial and environmental benefits. The latest generations of VSDs provide additional savings and performance advantages when driving motors.
Wayne Turtill,…
Open Network secures HS2 Substations
The station is on three levels, with ten 450m long subsurface platforms. At peak times it will run up to 17 high-speed trains an hour to the Midlands and the North. There will be…
AI Technology Enhances Machine Performance
Machines producing precision components use factory automation equipment (FA) for their control. For example, computerised numerical control cutting machines (CNC) , electrical discharge machines (EDM), and industrial robotics. Yet to optimise agile production, operating…
Automation transforms medical device assembly
The development of new medical devices for diagnostics, healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications also needs innovative production systems. In this artacile, we take a look at how ‘Automation transforms medical device assembly’.
Designing and building…
Multi-tasking Machine Controllers for IIoT Machines
IIoT is all about communication, and the latest machine controllers are at the heart of this new extended infrastructure. Machine controllers were part of the operational technology (OT), but this is changing. Now, the…
How Edge Processing Leverages IIoT Production Data
Deploying edge processing for efficient data management boosts responsiveness, productivity, and flexibility on the factory floor. It is the key to enhanced IIoT competitiveness and ensuring the successful deployment of modern automation systems.
Jeremy Shinton,…
Is a middle layer the key to IT/OT integration?
Moving data between IT and OT systems is a key element of digital integration, but far from straightforward for most manufacturers. Is a middle layer the key to IT/OT integration between the plant floor…
2021 UK Robot Market Report highlights need for Investment
A new report, from the International Federation of Robotics, on the industrial robot market provides information for UK manufacturers to consider about their competitors. Moreover, the report from the International Federation of Robotics compares…
Getting Closer To Robots Improves Safety & Productivity
Over recent years, robots have simplified social distancing and allowed manufacturers to protect human operators whilst maintaining high production throughput. However, getting closer to robots can…