Omron joins Open Serialisation Comms Standard working group

Omron Electronics has joined the OPC group Open Serialisation Communication Standard (Open SCS) with the goal to standardise the communication interfaces between the different solution providers who provide solutions for the various global serialisation requirements.   To fight the immense market of counterfeit products and to enhance patient safety, several initiatives and legislation are in […]

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Why using VSDs help meet challenges in the water industry

  The future of Variable Speed Drives in the water industry.   In a recent article, Oliver Endres, European Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Europe considers the future of Variable Speed Drives in response to the many challenges facing the water industry at a time when scientists are predicting that unstable […]

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How selecting the right drive brings long-term benefits

ABB has produced a technical guide to help users select the correct micro drive from the ACS 55, ACS150, ACS355 and ACS 310 Series.  Correctly selected and tuned motor control works better in applications and ensures correct operation in abnormal situations.   There might be different external and internal conditions that need to be considered […]

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How do I convince top managers to start a Lean programme?

Manufacturers’ organisation, EEF, has launched a free new video designed to help innovative staff and managers sell the concept of Lean to their senior management team.   World-class technique Lean is a world-class technique, already used extensively by industry heavy-weights, that transforms businesses through a process of continuous improvement that cuts out waste and encourages […]

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How to reduce cost of ownership for pumping applications

  Schneider Electric has published a white paper outlining key steps for reducing TCO in pumping systems   Electricity usage costs are an ever-present factor in the total cost of ownership (TCO) for industrial pumping systems, and energy costs represents 40% of the TCO of a typical pump. It is possible to reduce the electrical […]

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