29th April 2025 witnessed the first of three “Future of Automation” events at Oulton Hall, Leeds – launching a series of 60th Anniversary celebrations where BPX suppliers and customers convened to discuss the latest…
Control News & Insights
Modicon M660: Schneider Electric’s Future-Ready Integrated Motion System
As industry leaders in industrial technology, BPX and Schneider Electric share a common goal: to be the trusted partner for OEMs, machine builders, integrators, and industrial equipment manufacturers. In this industry news article, we…
PNOZmulti 2: The Flexible, Safe Small Controller for your IA Needs
When it comes to ensuring safety in plant and mechanical engineering, the PNOZmulti 2 series of configurable small controllers by Pilz offers a reliable, cost-effective solution. Whether you’re monitoring safety functions or performing standard…
BPX Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation and Service
2025 marks a significant milestone for BPX, as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. To celebrate, we have planned a series of activities and events throughout the year, with the first regional…
Understanding Power Distribution Systems
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation, electromechanical products play a crucial role in ensuring power distribution systems remain efficient. This blog post delves into the various aspects of electromechanical product ranges that make…
Screwless+ Challenge: Successfully Saving Space & Seconds!
The BPX Screwless+ Challenge is officially wrapped up, and it’s been a fantastic success! 78 unique ‘connections’ put their knowledge to the test, with an impressive 86% scoring full marks in our quiz, showcasing…
Understanding Modicon M171/M172/M173 PLCs: A Comprehensive Guide
Designed by Schneider Electric, one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, Modicon M171, M172, and M173 are advanced programmable logic controllers (PLCs). They are specifically tailored for HVAC and building automation applications and engineered…
FX3GE PLC Product Discontinuation & Transition to MELSEC iQ-F Series
On 26th April 2024, product discontinuation, otherwise known as End of Life (EOL), became effective for the FX3GE PLC models in the Mitsubishi Electric FX3 PLC range, shifting focus towards their direct replacements –…
Pro-face GP4000M Series HMIs – End of Commercialisation
Pro-face’s GP4000M series of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) products has reached its End of Commercialisation, with the last order date being 31st December 2024, and the End of Service being 31st December 2029.
The GP4000M series,…
AI Biscuit Baking takes Production to New Levels
Can a machine perfect the art of baking? For managers of biscuit factories, that might sound far-fetched. Yet, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the making of your favourite snacks. Imagine a factory where…
Electronic Load Management with Weidmüller’s maxGUARD ELM-18
Efficient machine and facility operations demand fail-safe and maintenance-friendly control voltage distribution installed in a time and space-saving manner. maxGUARD electronic load management from Weidmüller achieves this and much more with the introduction of…
Intelligent Control Systems: The Future of Manufacturing
‘Intelligent control systems’ in industrial control and automation refers to systems that use advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to enhance the performance, efficiency, and adaptability of industrial processes.
Key…
Sustainable Manufacturing Places the Environment at the Core
Schneider Electric isn’t just a provider of advanced manufacturing automation systems. It is a committed partner to manufacturers of all sizes, and deeply invested in the pursuit of sustainable manufacturing. For industries focusing on…
Creating intelligent machines may be easier than you think
In today’s dynamic market environment, with shifting workforce availability, production costs, and product lead times, there is a pressing need for increased productivity and intelligent machines. Despite the many articles written about the industrial…
Automatic 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…
EXW1 Series Compact Wireless System: NEW from SMC
SMC are set to transform the modern shop floor with the launch of its new EXW1 Series Compact Wireless System, boasting an extended range of up to one hundred meters. This latest innovation is…
Digital Transformation Journey: Start yours with the MELSEC FX5S PLC
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the FX5S PLC, a cost-effective and high-performance PLC designed for businesses embarking on their digital transformation journey. This compact and intuitive controller is perfect for straightforward applications across industries like…
Rewind Time in Your Factory? OMRON NX5 Makes it Possible!
Imagine this: your production line grinds to a halt, and you’re scrambling to identify the problem. Hours tick by, tempers flare, and valuable production time is lost. Sound familiar? What if there was a…
Unwrapping Festive Joy with BPXmas
In a bid to wrap up 2023 on a high note and bring joy to our customers, we launched our BPXmas Scratch Card campaign on December 1st. This festive initiative not only promised to…
Explore Innovation with our Schneider Electric Demo Walls
Did you know that we have the ability, here at BPX, to revolutionise industrial control and automation project planning? Book in and pay us a visit, where you can explore innovation in industrial control…