We could be accused of ‘teaching granny to such eggs’ here, but for those who aren’t in-the-know, over time, conveyor belts develop defects that affect the performance of operations and productivity. So, the big…
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Pneumatics Technical Engineer | Job Vacancy | North West England
Location: North West England Region
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Do you have excellent customer communication skills, lots of self-motivation and, preferably some experience of sizing and specifying pneumatic related applications found in all areas of industry?…
Read MoreRobotics Consultant, Bernard Bagley welcomed by The BPX Group
Effective April 15, 2024, The BPX Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Bagley as our new Robotics Consultant.
Bernard Bagley: “Joining BPX Group marks the beginning of an exciting new…
Read MoreDelivery Driver / Warehouse Operative | Job Vacancy | Welwyn
Location: Welwyn
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
We currently have a great opportunity for a Delivery Driver/Warehouse Operative to join our team at our BPX Welwyn Branch (AL7 2BH). We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic person…
Read MoreWAGO I/O-SYSTEM 750 Energy Data Management in Five Simple Steps
Are you looking to optimise your energy consumption and uncover hidden savings? Whether you are new to energy management or a seasoned veteran, WAGO energy data management offers a comprehensive solution tailored to your…
Read MoreBusiness Development Executive | Job Vacancy | Stoke
Location: Stoke
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
As BPX continues to grow, we are looking to strengthen our team and recruit a Business Development Executive to support the ambitious plans at our Stoke branch (ST5 7UH; covering…
Read MoreAutomatic Enclosure Climate Control Minimises Production Downtime
Production downtime can be extremely costly, potentially resulting in losses of hundreds of thousands of pounds per hour for major manufacturers. The overheating of electrical cabinets is a significant factor in the reliability of…
Read MoreInternal Sales Executive | Job Vacancy | Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
We currently have a job vacancy for an Internal Sales Executive to join our team at our branch located in Birmingham. We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic person to…
Read MoreEnergy on an Industrial Scale Report: UK Manufacturing Surveyed
A new report, Energy on an Industrial Scale – commissioned by Mitsubishi Electric, and released on Friday 31st May 2024 – makes for a really interesting read. Significantly, it found a clear ‘disconnect’ between…
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 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 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 MoreSurge 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 against…
Read MoreHow to harness your manufacturing data quickly
Industry 4.0 promises to bring manufacturing to the next level by creating ever more efficient processes. But none of this can happen without a network system that ensures timely delivery of manufacturing data to…
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 Architecture…
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 MoreHow to replace your old ATV Drives with ATV630/ATV930
Replacing ATV61 and ATV71 drives that have failed with Altivar Process Drives presents a challenge for users. Smart factories of the future depend on devices with embedded intelligence installed in equipment and machines. This…
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 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…
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