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 –…
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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…
Time of Flight Sensors Enhance Safety & Efficiency in Cobot Workspaces
Collaborative robots (cobots) are reshaping modern production floors, not by replacing human workers but by working alongside them. They blend human judgment with robotic precision to tackle tasks that demand both adaptability and unerring…
Are you managing your business for tomorrow or are you too busy?
In this article, we ask the question, ‘are you managing your business for tomorrow or are you too busy?’ Please feel free to comment below, and share as you please.
Too often, today’s managers are…
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…
Lexium Cobot redefines Human-Robot Collaboration on the Plant Floor
Manufacturers face significant challenges such as labour shortages and production downtimes that impact productivity and efficiency. Despite this, and aside from the automotive industry, UK producers seem unwilling to embrace robotics into their manufacturing….
Electric Motor TCO & Understanding Yours
The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) recently produced a guide outlining the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric motors. Its aim of this motor TCO guide is to…
Industrial Automation Support & Service: BPX Delivering Excellence
In a rapidly evolving industrial automation market, BPX has proven its expertise by winning Schneider Electric’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year award for 2024. This recognition is a testament to BPX’s exceptional industrial…
Visualisation in IoT & Understanding the Real Value
In today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, the importance of IoT visualisation tools for production engineers and managers cannot be overstated. As the industry gravitates towards smarter factories, the role of Internet-of-Things (IoT)…
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…
Advantech Integrated Control Solution for Precise Adhesive Dispensing
Organisations use adhesive dispensing in electronics, lighting, automotive, power generation, and other industries. In fact, they are one of the most basic types of equipment found in product manufacturing.
Manufactured products requiring the application of…
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…
OMRON M1 Integrated AC Drives Solution Launched
News of the new OMRON M1 Integrated Global AC Drives Solution for OEMs, system integrators and end users has been announced. These innovative inverter drives offer leading system integration capabilities, enabling harmonised machine…
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…
Machine Design Insights for OEMs and Automation Engineers
In the current manufacturing climate, the integration of automation capabilities into machine design is becoming a pressing concern. For an automation engineer working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders, the task of…
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…
Offline VSD Tool Simplifies Start Up & Maintenance
To make light work of their FR-E800 drives, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced an offline VSD tool that simplifies setup and maintenance. The innovative 24V DC plug-in module FR-E8DS is simple to install and allows…
How manufacturing digitalisation delivers more choice faster
The Mitsubishi Electric Shinshiro factory in Japan has manufactured motors since 1974, but model customisation makes production complex and lengthy. Since manufacturing digitalisation of their processes, customers can choose from 40,000…
How VSD Service Plans Improve Business Resilience
Building owners and industrial organisations are revolutionising their operations through the digitisation of their facilities and processes. Smart buildings and factories are helping to boost efficiency and productivity. Yet, the integrated nature of these…