IMO SD1 inverter drives tough enough for wire-cutting granite

    The customer – Bicoma – is an Italian manufacturer of automation machinery for use specifically in the stone field – cutting marble, stone, granite etc. Bicoma has a proud history as one of the most innovative companies operating in this sector, and are globally renowned for their high-quality machinery production.   Their Fast […]

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Smart Machines offer OEMS new opportunities to innovate

    Smart Machines offer OEMS new opportunities to innovate.   The adoption of smart machines is accelerating. Smart machine technologies in automation enhance an OEM’ s ability to innovate and deliver more value to end-users.   Machine builders have always been very innovative in developing their machines to deliver best values to their end-users. […]

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The immediate future for automation in the food industry

    The immediate future for automation in the food industry   Chris Evans, Marketing and Operations Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric UK’s Automation Group looks what is around the corner in terms of automation for the food and beverage industry.   When food producers range from craft breweries and hand-made foods to some of […]

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The importance of measuring and monitoring energy consumption

   The importance of measuring and monitoring energy consumption.   One of the challenges facing companies seeking to improve their electrical energy footprint is to know where the stuff is used. As premises grow and new supplies are added it can be difficult to know what is metering where.   According to Schneider Electric, companies […]

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New update for official Machinery Directive guide

    New update for official Machinery Directive guide.   After leaving the European Union, UK machine builders will still need to comply with the European Machinery Directives on equipment destined for both home and export markets. A helpful source of information is the MachineBuilding.net website which regularly contains updated information.   According to MachineBuilding, […]

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