26th June 2017
Manufacturing Intelligence & Data Management Mitsubishi’s FA-IT open platform supports competitive global manufacturers Recognising the demand from manufactures to optimize their total manufacturing processes by using IoT, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has just announced its new FA-IT Open Platform for factory automation. Edge computing model Based around edge computing, the platform facilitates connectivity […]
Read more23rd June 2017
Inverter drives in the water industry. As with most industries, water companies are following legislation that encourages operations to be more efficient. An example of this is sewage waste being used to generate energy. When implemented locally. it reduces the energy input of the process. Unsurprisingly, inverters or variable speed drives are […]
Read more21st June 2017
Benefits of override mode for VSDs in buildings Override mode is a function that helps engineers designing escape routes in the event of building fires. It also allows emergency services to easily trigger these essential functions to aid in the evacuation of residents or whilst fighting fires. Large buildings and other […]
Read more19th June 2017
IIoT and smart machines are offering OEMs and manufacturers a step-change in ways to improve flexibility and productivity. The emergence of Industry 4.0 is triggering significant transformation in manufacturing and production industries. Making the case for the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) Schneider Electric’s Rainer Beudert, Marketing Director for the system and software Machine Solutions […]
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IMO precision Controls make variable speed drives for specific end-user applications such as lifts cranes and hoists. They also provide specialist advise to customers looking to adopt these products. In a recent example, IMO engineers helped a customer, by providing a solution offering improved control over a large, ageing gantry crane used to handle large […]
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