The European energy efficiency regulations aim at improving energy efficiency and product lifecycle performance. Hence, from the 1st of July 2021, a new Ecodesign Directive EU 2019/1781 comes into force Read More
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Understanding The Importance Of Soft Starters For Industrial Applications
Soft starters are electronic devices for starting motors by reducing the inrush current and torque. They use a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) to gradually increasing the voltage to the motor allowing it to speed…
Read MoreHow TSN Can Future-Proof Your Automation Technology.
Adopting the right technology provides greater transparency, higher productivity and better process management. Users are more able to move forward and adapt to the new manufacturing landscape. The secret is to pinpoint the…
Read MoreThe UK ranks 22nd and falling for production robots 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 robot density per 10,000 workers by country,…
Read MoreWhy now is a good time to install a UPS battery backup
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…
Read Morenew G5-5 guidance for harmonics in power systems
The new G5-5 recommendations on harmonic disturbance are a significant change to the previous G5-4. Importantly, this is a site standard rather than a product standard. This means system integrators and end-users must ensure…
Read MoreEcoStruxure Machine Adviser helps OEM’s offer digital services
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…
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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