From Schneider Electric comes a foundation for industrial automation applications that makes life simpler and more logical. It is based on implementing IEC 61499 design language for information and control systems and starts the…
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Universal Automation Supports Standardisation
For manufacturers, standardisation provides a cornerstone for their business. It benefits both producers and consumers without removing the ability to compete and innovate. According to Schneider Electric, standardisation through universal automation can also reduce…
Sustainability: Doing nothing is no longer enough
Supply shortages across the world on the back of COVID-19, combined with a surging economic recovery in some regions, have resulted in extreme volatility in power and commodity markets. These, along with major shifts…
End-to-end traceability & How Danone cracked it
With complex global supply chains, increasing regulation and consumer pressure, the food industry needs to provide more complete, traceable and transparent product information along their entire value chain. In this article, we take a…
Paths to Competitive Advantage for OEMs
OEMs who build machines for industrial end-users are finding it harder to remain competitive. Do they keep with a ‘smaller, faster and cheaper’ model, or step back to consider how the industry is changing…
Universal Automation: Schneider Electric Supports IEC 61499
Schneider Electric is accelerating its drive to help customers unlock the full potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Their vision for universal automation focuses on the benefits of an IEC 61499 open automation platform…
TeSys Giga reinvents the Motor Starter
With new designs and using the latest in manufacturing technology, Schneider Electric recently announced the release of a new generation of TeSys Giga series Motor Starters that go some way…
Developing a Digital Mindset is the Key to Industrial Transformation
For lots of organisations, like those in the manufacturing, water, wastewater and oil and gas industries, digital transformation is a challenge. Because of the intensive levels of automation in these sectors, most assume that…
Harness the Power of IIoT with New Modicon M262 Logic Starter Kits
Most newly delivered production machines will be operating far into the future, during which time their roles may change. Integrating the latest Modicon M262 controller is a great first step to delivering IIoT capable…
Enabling Motor Management to Improve Energy Efficiency
Electric motors consume around 60% of the electricity used in manufacturing industries, and for heavy industries, this number increased up to 90%. Yet Schneider Electric believes modern motor management principles are not applied to…
Schneider Electric Alliance Master Industrial Automation Distributor
- Today we celebrate the news that BPX have been appointed as the UK Schneider Electric Alliance Master Partner in Industrial Automation Distribution. This partnership will drive greater value for customers, with digitalisation at…
Wireless Limit Switches Eliminate Cables & Maintain Reliability
The use of wireless devices in industrial applications has increased over recent times, particularly for applications involving machine movement. Wireless limit switches are not new, but those offering battery-free performance have become a game-changer.
TeSys LE*GB Enclosed Motor Starters – End of Life Notification
Important End of life Notification – Feb 2021
Schneider Electric TeSys LE*GB Enclosed Motor Starters
Unfortunately, due to product restrictions, Schneider Electric has had to make the decision to withdraw the UK style TeSys LE*GB…
How does Asset Performance Management Improve Productivity?
Repair or replace decisions are a constant challenge for manufacturers, and asset performance management plays a crucial part in this. Repairs are often cheaper and faster, especially when there are also compatibility issues with…
The Importance of Soft Starters for Industrial Applications
Soft Starters, sometimes called soft starts, have long been an important motor control compontent, in particular when it comes to their use in industrial applications. In this blog article, we do what it says…
Production Robots: The UK Ranks 22nd & Falling for Use
Research by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) into the world robotics market raises interesting questions about their use in the UK. In the table of production robots, density per 10,000 workers by country,…
UPS Battery Backup: Why now is a good time to install one!
The UK is fortunate to have a reliable electrical power grid with few outages, which is something we take for granted. However, the UK’s target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will present
Digital Services Offered by OEMs: EcoStruxure Machine Adviser Helps
For machine builders and OEM’s planning to offer digital services to their customers, Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Machine Advisor platform could hold the answer. EcoStruxure can help track, monitor and…
How Hybrid Motor Starters can Benefit your Multi Motor Applications
Electric motors are critical for the operation of every business, and ensuring their reliable operation is essential. Hybrid motor starters offer advanced motor protection for increased productivity and reliability. They have…
Smart Controllers make Machines easier to Build and Sell
Machine builders are finding it hard to remain competitive and need to find ways to capture new markets. Moreover, with more competition from abroad, they need to differentiate their offering in ways customers find…