29th March 2018
Schneider Electric will be at Smart automation exhibitions in a big way. They will offer engineers and managers a practical vision by demonstrating IIoT deployment benefits awaiting them as they implement IIoT and Industry 4.0 strategies. They will showcase their latest innovations in connected technologies, showing how they boost productivity and sustainability. Answering the question […]
Read more27th March 2018
For factory automation, the installation of Industrial Ethernet nodes has overtaken traditional fieldbuses for the first time. This is the finding in HMS Industrial Networks’ annual study of the industrial network market for 2018. IIoT driving Industrial Ethernet growth The move to Industrial Ethernet reflects the needs for high performance networks expected by the […]
Read more22nd March 2018
Altivar 600 improves the pumping driveline. Most VSDs combine with other electromechanical or mechanical devices to form a driveline. However, in pumping systems, inefficiencies can reduce performance of the driveline. For example, a mismatch between the pump deployed and the actual system need. Similarly, the improper use of throttling valves and damper […]
Read more20th March 2018
Digital transformation to drives & controls Mitsubishi Electric is presenting a range of products bringing digital transformation for the factory floor. The collection and integration of shop-floor information are fundamental to deliver Smart Manufacturing. In support IIoT and Industry 4.0 Mitsubishi will also show innovations in edge computing and integrated network solutions. Human integration […]
Read more15th March 2018
Avoiding installation issues with PWM inverters Variable speed AC drives have become very popular because of their energy efficiency. Additionally, they offer flexible control of processes and machinery using maintenance-free AC motors. AC drives use power switching techniques and generate high rates of change of voltage. Most modern AC drives use voltage-source PWM inverters. […]
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