The use of ruggedized computers in industrial and manufacturing processes is expected to grow strongly as companies recognise benefits in adopting the IIoT/Industry 4.0, and migrate to cloud computing for security and data analytics. In recognising this trend, the Schneider Electric Magelis iPC series offers an extensive range of industrial PCs for improved productivity, […]
New flush-mount HMI enables machine builders to promote their own brand identity. With the launch of the latest addition to the GOT2000 family of HMIs, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a new style of operator interface. The flush front surface looks like an integral part of the control panel, which enables machine builders […]
Robot automation takes the edge off new cake slicing machine When Bedford based machine builder Newtech was looking to develop a fast and accurate cake cutting machine for the bakery industry it combined an ultrasonic cutter with a robot for an efficient and flexible solution. Cutting cakes can be messy Cakes, in […]
Until 31 December 2016, Omron is offering the chance to access the advanced machine control functionality of the Sysmac Automation Platform with their NJ1 Starter Kit option at £1600: a fraction of the normal price. Integrated automation platform Sysmac is an integrated automation platform dedicated to providing complete control and management of your automation […]
Over the past decade wireless technology has increasingly been used in machine safety applications. Today, wireless solutions adhere to stringent safety standards, and new technologies have overcome challenges that have hindered adoption in the past. Together with ensuring operator safety, wireless remote control systems create significant competitive advantage through increased mobility, reduced installation cost […]