Omron Automation UK type NS8 smart HMI. The NS8 is a smart HMI for use with compact and modular PLCs from both Omron and other popular manufacturers. Designed for faster, more efficient control and monitoring, the scalable NS8 HMI offers a flexible machine/operator environment that will evolves with the needs of the user. […]
Why machine builders need to consider Industry 4.0 Whether you call it Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT) or machine to machine (M2M), there is a growing trend to connect across different industries, and the term has evolved to herald a new paradigm in manufacturing through wired and wireless connectivity. Strongly promoted […]
NT11 compact programmable HMI terminals from Omron UK. Omron Automation UK offers two compact two ranges of compact programmable controllers for cost effective solutions. The NT11 has a text display and twenty-two programmable function keys: the NT21 offers a 117 x 63mm (260 x 140 dot) touch display. NT11 The NT11 is […]
Energy saving JX inverter drive from Omron UK. It is easy to assume that everyone knows the benefits of installing VSDs for energy saving. Once the domain of large motor users, increased energy costs mean it is now cost effective to install variable speed inverter drives inverter on smaller applications. […]
The ramping up of the low wage economies in the machine building sector means that OEMs often feel they are working under the shadow of the threat of cheap imports. In the first of a series of articles from Omron, Robert Brooks and Karl Walker look at the ‘must-have’ features that will […]