One third of CEOs and Managing Directors have taken control of energy efficiency decisions according to a joint survey released by the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) and energy supplier npower. It says Britain’s manufacturers are increasing their investment in strategic energy management and efficiency, in order to improve their competitive position against a backdrop of rising […]
Business investment will make a positive contribution to growth this year, rising at the fastest rate since 2007, according to the CBI. Unveiling its new economic forecast, the UK’s leading business group is predicting GDP growth of 2.6% this year, up from its November forecast of 2.4%, which reflects a stronger-than-expected economic performance at the […]
Netherlands Company Vanderlande Industries selected a Schneider Electric Ethernet based automation system to reduce airport baggage delays. The Ethernet network used Quantum PLC to control Altivar 312 drives, and Magelis XBTGT touch screen HMIs to control, monitor, and deliver baggage around the terminal. Vanderlande has been designing, building innovative baggage handling systems for […]
A replacement drives system using ABB variable-speed drives has reduced machine down time to zero and helped a circlip manufacturer save £11,000 a year in energy costs. Cirteq Ltd, based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of circlips. The company buys raw, unshaped wire and runs it […]
ClearSCADA from Schneider is designed for telemetry applications commonly found in the water industry such as pump up and pump down control, sewage lift station, tank/level measurement and control, and wireless instrumentation monitoring in the UK. Telemetry and SCADA systems allow you to monitor and control field operations across a widely dispersed […]