28th November 2023
For engineers interested in the industrial communications market, each yearHMS Networks produces a report from their market research. Through 2023, HMSexpects the industrial network market to grow by 7%. Significantly, this growthhighlights the ongoing importance of network connectivity in factoryautomation. As an example, they expect the growth of installed IndustrialEthernet nodes, to be 10% higher […]
Read more16th November 2023
In a recent article we addressed the sunsetting of 3G networks and the implications for businesses using the technology. One of the issues is understanding where they exist in your business or equipment. Moreover, how its loss will impact the business. 3G networks close this year The problem is that we don’t know what we […]
Read more31st October 2023
In manufacturing, energy efficiency is not just a buzzword. It is an ethos. A prime example of this is the collaboration between ABB and the Model Group, a prominent Swiss packaging manufacturer. Together, they have highlighted how embracing modern technology can lead to substantial energy savings and augmented productivity. In their case, saving 900,000 kWh […]
Read more17th October 2023
Electrical test equipment certification is important. So, with instruments subject to daily use in harsh environments regular calibration checks are essential. For electricians, ensuring the safety of a building’s wiring installation or undergoing an accreditation audit, this question is pivotal. The Significance of Calibration Certificates When it comes to instrument accuracy, the “Calibration Certificate” and […]
Read more3rd October 2023
We learnt many lessons from the Covid experience on overcoming the challenge of maintaining facility continuity under these unique conditions. Power management resilience helped us develop the ability to absorb or avoid damage without suffering complete failure. Many buildings were already benefiting from the transition made from analogue controls to connected IoT-enabled electrical distribution and […]
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