For their latest generation of Digifav laminating machines Spanish manufacturer Bagel Systems S.L.L. has selected an Omron control and automation solution using CP1E PLCs, JX inverters, and NQ3 HMIs. In the laminating process, a plastic film is applied at high speed to any type of surface and provides strength, protection and an […]
Today’s market conditions leave manufacturers little time for long-term maintenance planning. Whilst production targets soar and the pressure for sustainability mounts, capital investment funds are shrinking, as is the pool of skilled labour. At the same time, critical plant assets are aging. This is why industrial manufacturers need an efficient maintenance plan for […]
As control systems become more complex, the HMI is being used not only as an operator display and data-setting terminal, but also as a maintenance tool for the complete control system. Many HMI applications now contain hundreds of screens containing maintenance information for the complete control system. NS5 Handheld, suited for use […]
Secure control of local and remote automation systems and the reliable delivery of business systems and data can be a challenge communicating over disparate media. ClearSCADA from Schneider Electric UK specifically addresses challenges relating to geographically-dispersed assets. ClearSCADA is an open software platform that provides powerful features for remote management of critical […]
Engineers are always under pressure to reduce costs, improve quality and optimise plant utilisation, but as the saying goes, if you can’t monitor it, you can’t control it. So how is cloud computing helping plant managers monitor and control both local and remote assets? A growing trend The trend for remote monitoring systems is […]