The Omron E2E sensor range is part of their new IO-Link compatible sensor range. It incorporates through-beam, retro-reflective and diffuse reflective photosensors and colour mark sensors. These are available…
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Read MoreCan SCADA become an enabler for IT/OT connectivity?
Within manufacturing organisations, demand is growing for improved IT/OT connectivity. Operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) functions have long coexisted and cooperated. The focus for IT being on front-end business systems, information processing,…
Read MoreDrive your own path to digital transformation
The latest digital manufacturing trends aim to connect physical and virtual factory environments to boost productivity, efficiency and profitability. To bridge these two worlds, businesses need to combine some cutting-edge technologies on the…
Read MoreFour key technology trends in pharmaceutical production
Driven by consumer demand, regulation, skills availability and digital transformation, the pharmaceutical production sector adapts quickly to change.
Michael Suer of Mitsubishi Electric Europe considers the four key technology trends having the greatest…
Read MoreHow Is Secure Remote Access Transforming manufacturing?
The collaboration between Advantech and Secomea illustrates the benefits that secure remote access delivers for remote maintenance users. Remote applications provide corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance to address all aspects of remote machine…
Read MoreAre Edge And Cloud Technologies The Best Places To Process Critical Business Data?
Data is at the heart of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Manufacturing. Establishing platforms to collect and analyse this data is critical for optimising manufacturing insights into processes. The most effective…
Read MoreWhat is EcoStruxure from Schneider Electric?
Commercial, political and environmental pressures are driving organisations to make more with less. This means they need to increase productivity with fewer resources, and using less energy. Thus, connectivity offered by the Internet of…
Read MoreMitsubishi iQ Works2 V2.43 – Update
The latest version of iQ Works2 V2.43 is now available and includes an updated version of all the MELSOFT Products.
Mitsubishi’s unrivalled commitment to supporting legacy products ensures that they are still providing a…
Read More100% automated thread checking solution for automotive
Automotive industry parts and assembly quality standards have moved from sigma level sampling to zero defect requirements. As for example automated thread checking. Achieving these more stringent manufacturing results can be through a combination…
Read MoreNew – Mitsubishi iQ-R OPC UA Server Module
Mitsubishi have announced the launch of a MELSEC iQ-R Series OPC UA server module, which integrates the OPC UA server directly into the PLC as a robust alternative to a computer-based configuration.
OPC Unified…
Read MoreManufacturing Automation is the key
According to Government statistics, UK manufacturing accounts for 11% of GDP. This makes the UK number 11 in world rankings. However, a new study for the Manufacturing Technologies Association…
Read MoreIntuitive automation with EcoStruxure Machine Expert
EcoStruxure is the Schneider Electric open IoT systems to help organisations compete in the coming digital economy. Within EcoStruxure, Machine Expert is an intuitive software solution for simplifying machine automation. It provides all the…
Read MoreBPX acquires JK Electrical – Schneider Electric distributor in Manchester
BPX has acquired the business of Manchester-based JK-Electrical, a longstanding distributor of Telemecanique and Schneider Electric. The business will now trade as BPX Manchester and we welcome the JK Electrical staff to the BPX…
Read MoreWhat does IIoT mean for automation?
To begin with, it is hardly surprising that engineers are confused about what IIoT means for the automation of their industry. A recent study by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers showed only 8% of…
Read MoreCollaborative robots in UK manufacturing
New generations of collaborative robots (cobots) are changing the face of manufacturing in the UK. From a low starting point, in 2016 the UK increased robot installations for the first time in four years….
Read MoreWAGO CLOUD DATA CONTROL
The new field to cloud capability offered by WAGO Cloud Data Control simply and easily connects the real and digital worlds. Recognised for its electrical interconnection products, WAGO has a core…
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