25th June 2019
For most organisations, Industry 4 is still a moveable feast. However, manufacturers buying new equipment will expect their purchases to be IoT ready or compliant-whatever that might mean. Specifically, this poses a problem for OEMs and machine builders who prefer to standardise their control systems. Schneider Electric is addressing this by enabling shop-floor IoT using […]
Read more11th June 2019
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new hose-proof HMI for harsh and demanding applications. The GOT2507T-WTSD 7″ operator terminal offers an extended operating temperature range of -20°C to +65°C and IP67F/IP66F protection. Furthermore, it has a UV resistant screen for harsh and demanding applications. Hose-proof HMI construction The new terminal needs no additional protective measures for […]
Read more21st May 2019
Forecasting and planning are necessary steps for a business to prepare for the future. For machine builders it can be especially difficult as they try to anticipate the needs of their customers. IIoT connectivity increases this complexity as even the customers also may not be sure what they will need at a machine level. We […]
Read more7th May 2019
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a new range of high power 690V AC variable speed drives. The move is in support of industries using higher voltage motors due to the savings in capital and operating costs. Significantly, it is still classified as low-voltage and avoids moving to MV for some high-power applications. The extended 690V […]
Read more23rd April 2019
IIoT gives manufacturers the ability to control their business performance in real-time and extend real-time control across their value chain. It is eliminating many of the constraints traditional technology has imposed on automation systems, particularly those that limit the ability to deliver operational profitability improvements. In a white paper Peter Martin of Schneider Electric explores […]
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