25th February 2019
Machines with AI can perceive their environment and use the information to change the way they respond. Omron Industrial Automation has developed an AI controller for predictive maintenance and extend equipment life. There is growing interest in using artificial intelligence (AI) in automation controllers to enhance their intelligence and improve decision making. AI becomes […]
Read more19th February 2019
John Browett of the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) Europe, addresses the challenges companies face on the road to manufacturing digitalisation. Different approaches will suit different businesses and choosing the right one is critical to achieving a company’s full potential. Two main aspects of the project need addressing if a company is to benefit fully from […]
Read more12th February 2019
Chris Evans, Marketing & Operations Group Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Automation Systems Division considers the growing importance of cyber security in manufacturing. A recent report from Trend Micro, says major flaws continue to exist in two of the most popular M2M machine automation protocols. Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) and Constrained Application Protocol […]
Read more5th February 2019
Many businesses overlook the fact they pay more for electricity depending on how it is used. The how depends on the type of electrical load as some loads have a poor power factor. Most electrical equipment, such as motors, compressors, welding sets, fluorescent and LED lighting create an inductive load on the supply. In most […]
Read more29th January 2019
For years, device makers have improved the performance of their factory automation product to differentiate them from competitors. A modern AC VSD is still a motor speed controller, but with added functionality and intelligence, they have become smart automation devices in the world of IIoT. The speed of industrial business is increasing all the time. […]
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