The Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the acquisition of Dudley based ICONICS UK Ltd. It first acquired its US parent ICONICS Inc. in 2019 to strengthen its global software-development capabilities. ICONICS UK ICONICS UK sells supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software and develops related cloud applications. It also has a Software as a Service […]
most Cyber criminals accidentally attacking industrial computers. Industrial companies suffer encryption malware attacks alongside other organisations. However, attackes on the industrial infrastructure being appear to be accidental, rather than targeted infections. Unfortunately, even an accidental infection of computers on an industrial network by encryption malware can result in downtime. A related malfunction […]
New update for official Machinery Directive guide. After leaving the European Union, UK machine builders will still need to comply with the European Machinery Directives on equipment destined for both home and export markets. A helpful source of information is the MachineBuilding.net website which regularly contains updated information. According to MachineBuilding, […]
Global manufacturing is on the cusp of change. The fourth industrial revolution is coming to the manufacturing sector, and according to the Manufacturing Organisation EEF, only 11% of manufacturers think the UK manufacturing sector is ready to take advantage of 4IR. There are those who call it hype or a passing fad. But, as […]
iQ-F Series selection tool update The latest version of the Mitsubishi Electric selection tool for Compact PLC has been released. You will find the updated MELSEC iQ-F Model Selection System version 1.0.3 in the “Selection tools” provided in MyMitsubishi and in the Service box of the respective product page. MELSEC iQ-F Model Selection […]