Is the rise of smart machines too much of a challenge for UK producers? UK manufacturing has one of the lowest robot uptake rates in the developed world at a time when productivity is on every watch list. Developing new smart technologies make improved productivity possible, and offers adopters the opportunity to differentiate themselves […]
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. […]
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 […]
The recently introduced Altivar ATV340 inverter drives series from Schneider Electric complements the ATV320. Both are three phase drives and enable machine builders to give customers improved quality and performance while simplifying installation and reducing cost. The ATV320 is for general purpose applications with synchronous and asynchronous motors from 0.18 to 15 kW, whilst […]
How will smart machines shape the future of automation? Powered by smart machines, the new emerging technological trends are changing how machine builders design and manufacturers will operate in the future. The term “smart machine” implies a machine that is better connected, more flexible, more efficient and safe. Production machines are expected to incorporate more […]