How to make your HVAC more efficient Businesses are willing to spend a large portion of their annual operating expenses on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) because it helps to create comfortable work environments which are conducive to higher employee productivity. In fact, HVAC can account for over 40% of energy consumption […]
Mitsubishi Electric’s Industrial Automation business offers a free web based information support system called MyMitsubishi where registered users can access special content on their website. The site includes downloads such as Demo Software, CAD, GSD, ESD files, product certificates and far more. Users also get free access to a comprehensive library of 100’s of […]
Optimising energy efficiency of conveyors In their White Paper, Schneider Electric considers the role of conveyor systems used in Industry and a practical approach to reducing costs. They estimate that in the real world, one can estimate that nearly 60% of the conveyors, loaded or unloaded, are running continuously. The result is fixed […]
Packaging Solution with automatic PLC program generation Mitsubishi Electric announced a new software solution especially for the packaging industry. It enables PLC systems to be set up quickly and easily using function blocks and predefined programs for packaging applications provided in accordance with valid OMAC PackML and PLCopen international standards. The solution also […]
The British Compressed Air Association [BCAS] provides ten top tips on working with compressed air, which can help end users use the utility efficiently, cost effectively and safely Ten tips you can’t ignore 1. Understand electrical consumption Some employees and businesses might have a misconception that compressed air is ‘free’ once they have […]