15th May 2013
Mitsubishi Electric UK has introduced a small footprint version of its class leading FX3G series compact PLC. The FX3GC offers the same functionality as its 32 I/O sibling but in one quarter of the size. FX3GC is ideal for applications where space is minimal and power requirements are low, but without compromising the usability […]
Read more13th May 2013
First-of-its-kind hybrid rubber tired gantry (RTG) crane lowers emissions by 80 percent and reduces fuel usage by 70 percent. In addition operators found it smooth and easy to drive, and were able to pick and lift containers 20 percent faster than a hydraulic crane. The rubber tired gantry crane (RTG) market is very […]
Read more10th May 2013
Even after 150 years in the business, a US based equipment maker has increased sales by 20%, and reduced time to market by introducing a Schneider Electric Magelis XBT GC HMI controller. Savage Bros of Illinois makes candy and chocolate making equipment for retail outlet and is recognized worldwide for quality and reliability. […]
Read more8th May 2013
Leading German plastic film machine manufacturer Joke GmbH found that by using a Mitsubishi Automation iQ based machine control solution to optimising their machine process they doubled throughput without a significant mechanical redesign. The new system concept incorporating additional automation elements from Mitsubishi Electric was developed in-house by Joke Folienschweißtechnik GmbH in Bergisch […]
Read more6th May 2013
Leading UK trade bodies GAMBICA and REMA have updated their Installation Guidelines for Power Drive Systems in the UK. Supported by leading drive suppliers including ABB Drives, Omron, Mitsubishi Electric , Schneider Electric, Danfoss, and Siemens, the publication provides an authoritative guide on best practice for the installation of Power Drive Systems, including variable speed drives […]
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