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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reducing product recalls in the food industry through automation. As food product recalls increase, Omron Automation’s Robert Brook considers how effective and integrated plant automation can play a leading role in reducing the cost and damaged reputations. Although most recalls are triggered by unlisted ingredients or contamination with bacteria, metal and other […]
Visitors to the Mitsubishi Electric stand C60 at PPMA have their first opportunity in the UK to see a working demonstration of a dedicated linear transfer system. Called “Smart Carriage”, delivering integrated power for on-board intelligence and carriage equipment. Smart Carriage allows assembly information and production data specific to each work piece […]