Automation increases wire processing machine increases throughput by 20%. An integration solution from Mitsubishi Electric has assisted wire processing machine maker Schaefer Megomat USA improve the throughput of one of their wire processing machines by 20% whilst maintaining accurate motion profiles. The system, which integrates a System Q PLC, motion controller and […]
FAG SmartCheck opts for SLMP Industrial Ethernet integration. As Industrial Ethernets become the backbone of manufacturing automation systems it has become important for manufacturers of intelligent devices to connect to them directly and avoid the need for interface devices. Seamless message protocol (SLMP) enables almost any Ethernet-compatible device including barcode readers, […]
As one of the world’s leading supplier of industrial and factory automation equipment, many machine users already have Mitsubishi Electric automation products on-site. MX4 Business is an entry-level management software enabling to track and report machine and production performance. MX4 Business enables manufacturers to identify and act on productivity, traceability and quality issues that […]
Electrical energy savings in excess of 40% are achievable, by improving energy efficiency in drive systems is the statement made by CEMEP, the European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics. CEMEP has updated its 32-page guidance brochure of the same name, which is available from the Gambica website. The brochure shows […]
Transparent infrastructure planned for CC-Link IE and Profinet CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) and Profibus International (PI) announced that both organisations are developing a specification that will allow Industrial Ethernets CC-Link IE and PROFINET networks to operate seamlessly together. The work is being driven by market demand from end-users and machine builders in […]