Control Automation Features

A 21st century control system for the new £17m Llwyn Onn site

A 21st century control system for the new £17m Llwyn Onn site

The Dee Valley Water (DVW) project to build a new water treatment works at Llwyn Onn in North Wales, has now been completed. The £17M project was officially opened in March 2014 and is controlled by a Mitsubishi Electric system redundant, Q series modular PLC.

Report suggests UK is sitting on a robotics 'goldmine'

Report suggests UK is sitting on a robotics 'goldmine'

The UK's strategy for stimulating growth in robotics and autonomous systems, published July 1 2014, is calling for action to improve the nation's business prospects.

Research leads to identification and improvements in IoT security

Research leads to identification and improvements in IoT security

Researchers at technology security specialist, Context Information Security have been able to expose a security weakness in a WiFi enabled, energy efficient LED light bulb that can be controlled from a smartphone.

Telemetry and control system for Oceanus 2 wave power device

Telemetry and control system for Oceanus 2 wave power device

Severn Subsea Technologies (SST) has developed an integrated telemetry and control system for wave power company Seatricity’s Oceanus 2 wave device, now moored at the Cornish Wave Hub.

Space-tested robot inspires uses back on Earth

Space-tested robot inspires uses back on Earth

Humans doing difficult, repetitive tasks or those who need assistance with movement may soon get a helping hand – literally – thanks to robotic technology developed to serve astronauts in space.

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