As the demand for resilient, secure, and sustainable IT infrastructure continues to grow, staying ahead of the curve has never been more important. To combat this, Schneider Electric are hosting EcoStruxure IT Partner…
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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…
Virtual Safety Experience for Factory Floors launched by OMRON
Utilising 3D animations and videos, it was only a matter of time before we would see the concept of virtual experience entering the industrial landscape, allowing safety…
Food Waste: Automation Helps Convert it to Compost in Under 24 Hours
Mitsubishi Electric technologies have enabled the development of innovative composting machines that can turn food waste into high-quality fertiliser in just 24 hours. This solution responds to the global problem of waste, in particular…
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)…
Optimising Motor Control for Machine Performance
As machines become more complex, efficient motor control solutions are more important than ever. Motor control covers a range of functions, including switching, short-circuit protection, overload protection, and motor management. Moreover, by…
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.
5G in Automation may not be what you think
5G accesses previously unused frequency spectrums to increase capacity and remove bandwidth limitations. It will be a game-changer in the world of mobile communications. For consumers, it will allow high-speed streaming of video, better…
Integrating Manual Assembly Cells into Factory Automation Systems
For many businesses, manual assembly continues for form an important part of their production. These sub-assemblies can be an integral part of the final product, so it is essential they are correctly assembled. Integrating…