Magelis SCU: HMI controller in a pushbutton hole Magelis SCU from Schneider Electric represents a new generation of small HMI controllers for process and machine controller applications. The innovatively designed HMI saves up to 30% in installation and ownership costs throughout machine life cycle. Magelis SCU substantially reduces wiring and costs […]
Mitsubishi Electric’s Smart Condition Monitoring (SCM) solutions use an intelligent sensor controller to provide an overview of plant operations using traffic-light style alerts. Integrated within this as detailed diagnostics, in-depth analysis and recommended actions to minimise unscheduled downtime and maximise asset availability. Replaces vibration analysis For example, in rotating machines, increases in operating temperature, […]
Security researchers have discovered a second serious vulnerability linked to the Schneider Electric Magelis series of HMIs. It follows an earlier, though unrelated disclosure of security vulnerabilities in Schneider Unity simulator (PLC programming framework). Dubbed PanelShock by the security researchers at Check Point and cybersecurity start-up Critifence, the problem only occurs when the […]
Improving productivity involves the whole of the value chain, not just production. The value chain is a set of activities that a firm operating in a specific industry performs to deliver a valuable product or service to the market. How value chain activities are carried out determines costs and affects profits. The manufacturing value […]
Integrated safety increases bread making productivity by 20% By improving operator access to safety and diagnostics information, Omron has helped Spanish bakery machine manufacturer Auxpama achieve a 20% improvement in productivity by avoiding unnecessary stops, whilst improving machine safety over EtherCAT. A couple of years ago, when the Sysmac platform was introduced, […]