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Control panel design for the future

02/02/2018

Panel builders constantly struggle against price pressures and the need to meet tight delivery schedules. When it comes to meeting these challenges, however, the possibilities are expanding thanks to new CAE software that streamlines the design and construction of control cabinets, switchboards and flexible power distribution systems. Ken Christie, UK Director at EPLAN, explains how panel builders can significantly reduce their design and production costs.

Recipe for cable protection in food & beverage production systems

02/02/2018

The electrical systems used within food and beverage manufacturing plants operate in extremely demanding conditions. These often include regular wash-down procedures, operation within corrosive environments and extremes of temperature. It goes without saying therefore, that protection for the systems installed within these environments needs to be of the highest standard.

Extreme applications for the MiniTec modular aluminium profile system

06/12/2017

In this newsletter we will cover some of the more unusual and demanding applications that MiniTec modular aluminium profiles have been used on.

Adapting touch for harsh environments

01/12/2017

Designers of industrial equipment and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) have embraced touch technology, using it alongside as well as replacing traditional mechanical dials, buttons and levers to provide reliable interaction and control on complex machines and systems.

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