Omron Automation is one of the world’s most experienced and innovative Industrial Automation providers offering a range of technologies for the machinery and packaging sectors. Engineers are invited to meet their experts the PPMA Total Show at the NEC Birmingham, 27-29 September and see how they support customers with the transformation towards a smart […]
According to a new report by BDO and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, only 8% of UK manufacturers have a significant understanding of Industry 4.0 processes despite 59% recognising that the fourth industrial revolution will have a big impact on the sector. As the increasing use of automation, data exchange, technology and wider supply […]
There are various guides to machinery safety legislation which tend to present a distorted view of the requirements of that legislation. This handbook is an attempt to provide a balanced guide to the subject. The handbook uses examples, graphics and photographs, and also provides a useful commentary to explain less obvious points. The information […]
Gambica updates VSD Best Practice Guide for pumping applications. Pump systems are often operated inefficiently. The reasons will vary from process to process and application to application, but the constant outcome is the cost to industry through wasted energy, which runs into millions of pounds per year, and the cost to the […]
In a recent industrial networking market analysis published by HMS Industrial Networks, wireless was included for the first time, with a share of installed nodes at 4%, and with the fastest growing segment at 30%. WLAN is the most popular at 2% with Bluetooth at 1%. For many companies, it’s hard to imagine life […]