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Advantech Controller Enhances CNC High-Speed Drilling Machines
In the manufacturing of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, the demand for high-speed drilling machines is surging. These machines are integral for creating various components such as ventilation holes and…
Edge Devices: Lessons from the Automotive Industry’s Journey
The automotive industry leads the world in the use of factory automation and is an early adopter of innovative technologies. None more so than the use of digital transformation for Industry 4.0, data workflows…
Delivering Real-time Automation Benefits to Footwear Machine Builders
For European makers of consumer goods, staying ahead of technological trends is more than helpful, it is essential. The same applies to the machine builders that supply them. Italian OEM Orisol, a front runner…
Weidmüller u-control for Seamless IT – OT Connectivity
The future-proof way to connect IT and OT systems.
The trend towards smarter factories is driving the growth of networked devices for collecting manufacturing automation data. To extract useful information from the data, Weidmüller has…
AI Controller is Gaining Traction in Industrial Automation
According to Omron’s Tim Foreman, interest in AI is changing. Customers no longer ask whether they can help them with AI. Instead, they ask whether we can help with…
How does Schneider Electric’s acquisition of Aveva benefit customers?
Earlier this year, Schneider Electric announced the acquisition of Cambridge based industrial software and engineering company Aveva. Valued at over £10bn, AVEVA’s software drives efficiency and reduces costs for over 20,000 customers worldwide….
Connected Services: How AI and Analytics aid Building Sustainability
Facilities Management (FM) can be tough. Whether you run an office building, data centre, or factory, you have many targets to hit. Thankfully, connected service hubs using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services are…
How TeSys Island cuts OEM build time by 66% and costs by 30%
Rising labour and material costs have become a significant concern for OEMs and panel builders. Many of them are seeking ways to gain a competitive edge in this challenging landscape. In this article ‘How…
Revolutionising Manufacturing through Sustainable Automation
Companies are recognising that adopting digital technologies and software will help them meet changing demands and minimise their environmental impact. Embracing sustainable automation, allows industries to achieve greater operational efficiency, reduce waste, and contribute…
Waste-to-energy Plant Recovers Valuable By-products
Incinerator bottom ash (IBA) is a valuable by-product from waste-to-energy-power generation plants. Specialising in the transformation of IBA, company Blue Phoenix is a leader in recovering valuable metals and aggregates for reuse. Key to…
Schneider Electric partners with Warburtons Bakery
Schneider Electric has extended its partnership with Warburtons bakery, the UK-based bakery brand. The aim is to improve production and mitigate rising energy and raw materials costs at six of its manufacturing sites.
As the…
Why Edge Computers are Important for Manufacturing
A cornerstone of the Industrial Internet of Things IIoT is the digitisation of manufacturing and the collection and analysis of large data sets. Edge computers offer fast and efficient ways to process and analyse…
Adapting Production Machines for Sustainable Packaging
According to Omron Automation, one of the biggest challenges facing fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) producers is how to adapt their production to new forms of sustainable packaging.
The key to making a painless transition…
Melsoft MaiLab AI Tools Enhance Factory Operations
Mitsubishi Electric has released a novel AI support tool to help manufacturers make their production sites smarter. Called MELSOFT MaiLab, it helps users learn from past work data to…
Contactron Speed Starter bridges the Starting divide
Bridging the gap between motor starters and variable speed drives, Phoenix Contact’s latest Contactron speed starter offers the main functions common in a VSD but without the complexity. The device needs no drives expertise…
Embedded Edge Controllers: Advantech Extends Line-up
Building on its successful UNO-100/300 series range of ruggedised embedded edge controllers, Advantech announces three new modules. Using the latest high performance Intel processors, they support factory automation applications like real-time monitoring, data management,…
MCSA – Motor Condition Monitoring beyond Vibration Analysis
The latest motor condition monitoring technology for motors and rotating equipment offers advantages over previous methods. It is simpler to install, adapts faster to more applications, and delivers improved detection rates with earlier failure…
Industrial Sustainability is Key to Business Survival
Most companies focus on the financial bottom line, but this is changing. The ‘triple bottom line’ approach is becoming part of everyday business language and central to industrial sustainability. It describes three bottom lines…
AI Technology Enhances Machine Performance
Machines producing precision components use factory automation equipment (FA) for their control. For example, computerised numerical control cutting machines (CNC) , electrical discharge machines (EDM), and industrial robotics. Yet to optimise agile production, operating…