9th August 2013
For their latest generation of Digifav laminating machines Spanish manufacturer Bagel Systems S.L.L. has selected an Omron control and automation solution using CP1E PLCs, JX inverters, and NQ3 HMIs. In the laminating process, a plastic film is applied at high speed to any type of surface and provides strength, protection and an […]
Read more7th August 2013
ACH550 drives for HVAC from ABB UK make maintaining a building’s comfort zone easy, quick and energy efficient. The drives control the speed of pump, fan and compressor motors used in air handling units, cooling towers, chillers and other heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. Reduce energy consumption by up to […]
Read more5th August 2013
As the U.K. economy begins to return to modest growth, a new report finds manufacturers that incorporate useful services with their existing products are realising business growth of 5 to 10 per cent a year. This is the chief finding from a 12-month research project carried out with nearly 30 British manufacturers and their customers. […]
Read more2nd August 2013
Mitsubishi Electric UK has extended the capability of its MELSEC FX3G Compact PLC with the release of a new Ethernet embedded CPU – the FX3GE. With the embedded Ethernet capability, users can take advantage of remote monitoring, maintenance and data sharing with HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) and higher level systems over high […]
Read more31st July 2013
Today’s market conditions leave manufacturers little time for long-term maintenance planning. Whilst production targets soar and the pressure for sustainability mounts, capital investment funds are shrinking, as is the pool of skilled labour. At the same time, critical plant assets are aging. This is why industrial manufacturers need an efficient maintenance plan for […]
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