ABB IS raising the bar regarding the modernisation of variable speed drives (VSDs), transforming them into a gateway for predictive maintenance of the entire powertrain. The service embeds Samotics-powered Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) technology into legacy drives. This enables industrial players to collect performance-related data, which can then be analysed to provide maintenance teams with actionable, real-time insights on the condition of their assets. [Read More]

NEW RESEACH from Fluke shows that nearly seven in ten (68%) UK manufacturers suffered unplanned downtime in the past year, costing the sector up to £736 million every week. Downtime is not only frequent and prolonged, but also reflects vulnerabilities that threaten profitability, competitiveness, and board-level resilience, asserts the company. [Read More]

CONDITONS INSIDE facilities – such as air quality and energy use – can directly impact productivity. Karl Walker explains how building automation can help manufacturers close this productivity gap. [Read More]

THE ANNOUNCEMENT of a long term industrial strategy looks set to bring immediate benefits to the UK economy, with more than a third of companies saying they will now accelerate investment projects as a direct result of the announcement according to a major annual survey on investment priorities published by Make UK and RSM UK. [Read More]

Manufacuring managers are often tasked with operating at a higher energy efficiency without breaking the bank on new assets – the solution can often be found in data that’s already available, says Sue Roche. [Read More]

CloudNC HAS announced that its CAM Assist solution is now used by over 1000 machine shops and machinists worldwide, leveraging the solution’s AI to accelerate the programming of CNC machines, making them more efficient. [Read More]

SIEMENS HAS launched SINEC Secure Connect, the first zero trust security platform designed specifically for operational technology (OT) networks. [Read More]

Bringing topgether decision-makers, developers, and visionaries from around the world, SPS – Smart Production Solutions provides a platform for innovation the automation industry [Read More]