8th May 2017
Edge computing operates between the cloud and the data collection points, meeting the need of IIoT for processing large volumes of data locally to generate real-time information. It reduces the volume of data transported and needs less bandwidth and local processing improves security. Across industrial sectors, meaningful data is the primary driver for improving […]
Read more5th May 2017
ABB inverter drives with DTC improve cement kiln control and lower energy use. Portland cement clinker is made by heating a mixture of raw materials in a rotary kiln at high temperature, before being ground into a fine powder, for use as the binder in many cement products. ABB drives with DTC […]
Read more3rd May 2017
Mitsubishi Electric UK has extended its range of products offering users smart condition monitoring technologies (SCM). The SCM diagnostic function has been integrated within the new version of FR-A800-E VSDs. This enables the user to conduct condition monitoring functions from within the inverter. The new functionality results from the integration of the SCM Kit-1 […]
Read more30th April 2017
With energy prices again starting to rise, now is a good opportunity to review some of the financial incentives from the UK Government for installing energy saving equipment. For example, it is not only the ECA scheme that makes installing energy saving as variable speed drives sound investment. In addition to lower running costs, […]
Read more26th April 2017
Key cookie ingredients: sugar, flower, butter and ABB VSDs. In industrial-scale bakery machines, consistency is vital. Any alteration along the mixing and baking process will deliver wildly different results. Manufactures fully automated biscuit-making machines require efficient and reliable speed and torque control to deliver this consistency. Industrial machinery complements a chef’s skill or […]
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