6th October 2017
New update for official Machinery Directive guide. After leaving the European Union, UK machine builders will still need to comply with the European Machinery Directives on equipment destined for both home and export markets. A helpful source of information is the MachineBuilding.net website which regularly contains updated information. According to MachineBuilding, […]
Read more4th October 2017
System integrator competency is critical for introducing new technologies Competency is an important attribute for a business and management. Manufacturers are good at manufacturing, and when they plan a new production line they rely on the competency of their machine suppliers and System Integrators to translate their aims into reality. When the manufacturer […]
Read more2nd October 2017
Industrial Ethernet is essential for IIot implementation in manufacturing. It needs to be simple enough to be designed, installed, maintained and adapted by engineers whose skills are focused elsewhere. As manufacturers start to address the challenges of IIoT, they find recruiting skilled control engineers increasingly difficult. Consequently, open networking communications needs to adapt […]
Read more29th September 2017
Installing ABB drives and controls at a problematic biomass steam generating plan in Brazil has resulted in improved productivity, higher sales and lower energy costs. The Brazil plant produces saturated steam in two low pressure boilers. However, the outdated controls were inefficient and prone to frequent disruption and downtime, resulting in lost revenue. The […]
Read more27th September 2017
Revisiting machine design for new efficiency gains Operating in today’s fast-changing and highly competitive industrial environments requires radical efficiency improvements. Machines delivered to end-users must use fewer resources, provide better operational insights, and maximise the return on investment. Adopting a smart machine approach and revisiting the machine design can increase efficiency, with […]
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