Despite the widespread adoption of wireless for data communications, its use in industrial automation safety related applications has been much slower. According to Schneider Electric, a thorough assessment and proven technology will address the perceived reliability issues. A factory floor provides challenges to wireless automation networking. A range of factors can adversely affect radio transmissions […]
Should we be integrating safety in all our machine automation? Schneider Electric was one of the first to provide safety offerings for protecting press operators from serious accidents. Today, there is increasing demand to integrate safe automation in standard automation. Here is an abridged version in which they discuss the question. Q. […]
Is the rise of smart machines too much of a challenge for UK producers? UK manufacturing has one of the lowest robot uptake rates in the developed world at a time when productivity is on every watch list. Developing new smart technologies make improved productivity possible, and offers adopters the opportunity to differentiate themselves […]
Smart Machines offer OEMS new opportunities to innovate. The adoption of smart machines is accelerating. Smart machine technologies in automation enhance an OEM’ s ability to innovate and deliver more value to end-users. Machine builders have always been very innovative in developing their machines to deliver best values to their end-users. […]
The importance of measuring and monitoring energy consumption. One of the challenges facing companies seeking to improve their electrical energy footprint is to know where the stuff is used. As premises grow and new supplies are added it can be difficult to know what is metering where. According to Schneider Electric, companies […]