IAN MANNING looks at how centralised and decentralised automation models work. [Read More]

UPGRADING END-OF-LIFE motors to IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor and drive packages at BMW Group's MINI paint shop in Oxford, UK, has resulted in significant energy savings. [Read More]

Following the announcement made by Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söderin on 19 November, Mesago Messe Frankfurt is cancelling this year's SPS - Smart Production Solutions, which was scheduled to take place in Nuremberg from 23 - 25 November 2021. [Read More]

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING and machining engineers at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) which is operated by the University of Strathclyde, joined by six other companies, have created a low-cost remanufacturing solution that can extend the life of parts used within manufacturing by 120%, helping UK manufacturers to embrace the circular economy, boost sustainability, and save costs. [Read More]

HITACHI ENERGY has launched IdentiQ, its digital twin solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions. IdentiQ2 will help to advance the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure, accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral future, says the company. [Read More]

OMRON CORPORATION has announce the signing of an agreement for a capital investment in Techman Robot, Inc., the world's second-largest collaborative robot brand working with people at manufacturing sites. OMRON will hold a stake of approximately 10% in Techman. The investment is expected to be completed by December 2021. [Read More]

THE CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has published a free white paper on the development ecosystem for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) compatible automation devices. Created for automation vendors, 'Getting your TSN product to market' provides a practical insight on how to implement the technology and the importance of conformance testing for TSN products. [Read More]

BRINGING TO the table expertise in a wide range of industries, Control Freaks has become the latest member of Mitsubishi Electric’s Drive Solutions Centre (DSC) network. The system integrator will expand its support to customers by continuing to develop the in-depth technical knowledge of its engineers and strengthening its offering to customers. [Read More]