Schneider Electric offers vision for universal automation
1 day agoSchneider Electric has launched its next-generation industrial automation software, EcoStruxure Automation Expert v24. The new update supports larger plant sizes and additional communication protocols.
ERIKS launches virtual tour of £22m fulfilment centre
1 day agoA virtual reality tour of ERIKS' £22 million FCE (Fulfilment Centre of Expertise) is now available to view. It demonstrates centralised stocking offers a more effective solution, eliminating inefficiencies and limitations of traditional local stock models.
Watson-Marlow to showcase diverse product range at PPMA
1 day agoWatson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) will showcase its diverse product range during the PPMA Show, highlighting its peristaltic and sinusoidal pumps which enable companies to optimise efficiencies and increase productivity while reducing energy costs, water use and waste with shear-sensitive pumping.
Powering the future of farming
1 day agoWith challenges to traditional agricultural approaches continuing, including a reduced workforce, the sector will increasingly rely on robotics and automation. This shift is raising the dependence on motion systems, based around DC motor technology, to power these new agricultural systems. maxon's Martin Leahy explains.
Generative AI and PLC coding
3 days agoAt Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens unveiled the first generative AI product tailored for engineering in an industrial environment, called the Siemens Industrial Copilot. Tom Cash, director of automation parts supplier Foxmere, explains how the shift from theory to practical application of generative AI-powered tools will benefit engineers.
All-inclusive Series 46 EcoTouch offers up to IP69K protection
8 days agoEAO announces the launch of its new Series 46 EcoTouch product line. This all-inclusive range of industrial-rated switches offers a comprehensive variety of reliable 22mm raised and 30mm flush mount switches that are easy to assemble and are a cost-effective option for harsh and aggressive environments.
Powering the future of farming
1 day agoWith challenges to traditional agricultural approaches continuing, including a reduced workforce, the sector will increasingly rely on robotics and automation. This shift is raising the dependence on motion systems, based around DC motor technology, to power these new agricultural systems. maxon's Martin Leahy explains.
Generative AI and PLC coding
3 days agoAt Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens unveiled the first generative AI product tailored for engineering in an industrial environment, called the Siemens Industrial Copilot. Tom Cash, director of automation parts supplier Foxmere, explains how the shift from theory to practical application of generative AI-powered tools will benefit engineers.
Looking after your PLC
15 days agoPLCs can survive for over 20 years. But although the component parts of a PLC, such as central processing units (CPUs) and power supply units (PSUs), boast long lifespans, components such as input/output (I/O) modules and communication modules are not so robust. Tom Cash, director of automation parts supplier Foxmere, explains how engineers can ensure PLCs last for their expected duration.
Now published is the MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design. You can download a free copy here.
Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing
644 days agoOmron has produced a whitepaper looking to developments in traceability, highlighting how so called ‘Traceability 4.0’ connects digital and physical technology to optimise and improve yield.
Whitepaper explores traceability in the FMCG sector
664 days agoRecognising how traceability has evolved due to the implementation of technology, Omron has produced a Whitepaper that explores the evolution of traceability and explains why the latest phase, Traceability 4.0, is not just about tracking products throughout the supply chain but also optimising productivity, quality and brand reputation within the manufacturing operation by tying product to process parameters.
