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…
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Smart Capabilities & Insights fed into Promtek’s Bulk Handling Systems
This project case study is the perfect example of control and automation solution providers collaborating, in harmony, to future proof Promtek’s StoraWeigh and Condor bulk handling systems with smart capabilities and insights for energy…
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…
100 Years of TeSys: With BPX since the late 1960s
The journey to 100 years of TeSys began in 1924 with the introduction of the first TeSys contactor, which replaced the knife lever with a rotating bar. This marked a…
Digitalisation Unlocks Efficiencies to Transform Aggregate Processing
In the business of aggregate processing, keeping operations running smoothly is a constant challenge. Over time, control systems evolve, expand or are subject to piecemeal replacement due to growth or equipment failure. What once…
Omron S8VK-X: More Power than a Power Supply
A power supply is a power supply, right? No wrong. The Omron S8VK-X is different; it’s about the future. In this blog article, Omron S8VK-X: More Power than a Power Supply, we take a…
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…
Condition Monitoring Fixes Rotating Machine Failures Before They Occur
This is not science fiction, but the application of practical electrical engineering methodologies. Using Phoenix Contact condition monitoring, your rotating equipment can operate around the clock every single day without errors. Just one investment…
Innovative Aggregate Conveyor Health Management Technology
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…
How AI and IIoT in Predictive Maintenance reduces Factory Downtime
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the importance and practical approach to using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AIfor predictive maintenance operations in factories. Moreover, how this approach can reduce the…
Have you considered TeSys Island for your Panel?
As businesses strive for increased productivity and efficiency, the choice of automation technology plays a crucial role in achieving these goals. When it comes to control panel design, Schneider TeSys Island offers a multitude…
Data Centres: More than just Servers
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution, reshaping everything from business meetings to factory operations. This rapid shift, coupled with the advent of 5G communication, has increased the demand for cloud-based and online…
Boosting Cement & Aggregate Processing Plants
Cement and aggregate processing is characterised by harsh operating conditions and the need to avoid downtime at all costs. Keeping critical plant running and available is fundamental to a plant operating at optimum efficiency…
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…
Condition Monitoring of Transmission Components using Advantech DAQ
Transmission elements like linear motion guides, ball splines, and ball screws have many applications in automation. From surgical robotic arms to aircraft landing gear and mass rapid transport mechanisms, they are precision instruments. Advantech…
The Power of EcoStruxure Asset Advisor
Nestlé pioneered the concept of soluble coffee, and sixty percent of their soluble coffee production comes from a single factory. At their Nescafé plant in Toluca, Mexico, one million jars of coffee roll off…
Remote Condition Monitoring Minimises Plant Power Outages
Manufacturers and commercial organisations rely on the availability of their electrical distribution systems to keep operating. Failures are infrequent and difficult to foresee, but when they do happen, the fiscal impact is significant.
How to go from Legacy System to Industry 4.0 on a Budget
The digitalisation of manufacturing towards Industry 4.0 can enable advanced predictive maintenance, bottleneck prevention and optimisation. Yet the challenge for most producers is how to move from a legacy system to Industry 4.0 on…
Predicting the future simplifies maintenance
Initiative-taking maintenance is vital for manufacturing operations. As producers know, keeping production lines and systems running well takes more than a skilled maintenance team. It also takes careful planning, scheduling, monitoring, a willingness to…
TeSys Giga reinvents the Motor Starter
With new designs and using the latest in manufacturing technology, Schneider Electric recently announced the release of a new generation of TeSys Giga series Motor Starters that go some way…