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Next generation controller ranges are 'Industry 4.0 ready'

01/04/2015

It is now more than 30 years since Mitsubishi introduced its F series programmable logic controller (PLC). Almost a decade on, came the FX platform, which, to date, has led the PLC sector in terms of market penetration and continuing innovation.

Internet-servicing: how to maximise your service revenue potential

01/04/2015

By adopting the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, machine builders and process equipment suppliers can maximise their revenues by offering new value-added services that improve their customers’ performance, says John Pritchard.

How close are we to owning personal aerial vehicles?

01/04/2015

Road congestion is a fact of everyday life for many people. A possible solution for the future is expanding personal transport to include aviation. High above the roads, the routes become much more flexible, and travellers can reach their destinations faster.

M2M: keeping the water industry fully connected

11/01/2015

The ‘Internet of Things’ is coming to the water industry, delivering new levels of data that will enable the control of remote assets, minimisation of risk, security of supply, energy savings and better compliance with EU directives. Jeremy Shinton reports.

Robot puts the stretch on hold-ups

11/01/2015

The innovative use and application of silicone material, for compression or grip, to textiles for fashion, medical, sportswear and every day garments has been made cost effective by the flexibility and control offered by industrial robots.

Control Automation Features

Next generation controller ranges are 'Industry 4.0 ready'

Internet-servicing: how to maximise your service revenue potential

How close are we to owning personal aerial vehicles?

M2M: keeping the water industry fully connected

Robot puts the stretch on hold-ups