Are smart VSDs pointing in the right direction?

    Are smart VSDs pointing in the right direction?   When an inverter drive trips, the  first question is why. The A VSD tripping is not the problem, but a symptom of the problem. lt is supposed to do that to protect the motor and process machinery. But how easy is it to discover […]

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The long & winding road to cyber security

The  long & winding road to cyber security.   Cyber-security has been a hot topic since the Stuxnet incident of a few years ago. Previously it was thought that securing the “top end” of an organisation was an adequate solution but this incident and others like it completely changed the security landscape and highlighted vulnerabilities […]

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Horizontal form, fill & seal machine case study

Horizontal form, fill & seal machine Case Study.   Omron NS HMIs provide a window to the world of machine automation for of horizontal form, fill & seal (HFFS) applications.  For HFFS machines they are easily integrated with the logic and motion or hybrid controller to provide fast, accurate control and diagnostics.   Machine outline […]

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New MR-J4-TM servo controller for open networks

    The new MR-J4-TM servo controller from Mitsubishi Electric UK can be combined with Anybus plug-in cards from e-F@ctory Alliance partner HMS Industrial Networks to enable connection to any of the major open networks.   This solution enables Mitsubishi Electric’s advanced servo technology to be used with third-party control system and network technologies for […]

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Greener pumping stations from Omron UK

  It is a common challenge for public utilities to manage multiple pumps with variable pressure levels during the day. The goal for pumping stations is using less energy and longer usable lifetime for sustainable development a business opportunity.   Historically, green practices may have reduced waste, saved energy, and minimized pollution, but the  implementation […]

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