• 5 Nov
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    High-efficiency low-voltage drives and motors for energy-intensive applications

    Rockwell Automation and Infinitum have formalised an exclusive agreement to develop and distribute jointly a new class of high-efficiency, integrated low-voltage drive and motor technology. 

  • 5 Nov
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    Ultra-low voltage motors market worth $6.5bn by 2027

    New research by market intelligence firm Interact Analysis shows that the ultra-low voltage motors market is experiencing a period of growth. 

  • 5 Nov
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    Taking control of crane magnets

    While cranes are built for durability and are often in use for decades, operators should consider how they can introduce newer technologies alongside the crane, to improve productivity and safety while reducing costs. Here, Andy Swann, Business Development Manager for cranes and power transmission at cranes specialist CP Automation, explores. 

  • 5 Nov
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    Keeping industrial control with ASICs

    As manufacturers strive to meet production demands, more and more businesses are using automation technologies, driven by industrial control systems. Here, Richard Mount, Director of Sales at ASIC design and supply company Swindon Silicon Systems explains the crucial role of ASICs in improved industrial control systems. 

  • 5 Nov
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    Better late than never??

    For a panel builder or system integrator, can a client ever be justified in changing a project spec towards the end of a panel build? While the “customer is King”, how do panel designers/builders handle such requests, and can they mitigate such demands in a diplomatic, fair way?

  • 26 Oct
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    Carbon Capture Facility helps next generation chart the course to net zero

    How can we introduce new ways of maintaining industrial productivity whilst minimising carbon emissions? In this Q&A, David Bowers and Roy Tanner explain how ABB has teamed up with Imperial College London to cultivate a new generation of engineers equipped to drive cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally conscious industrial processes.

  • 25 Oct
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    Global manufacturing output set to grow by a mere 0.3 percent in 2024

    Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis recently made some revisions to its global manufacturing outlook forecast. According to the company’s latest research, the outlook for global manufacturing is bleak, and this looks set to continue throughout 2024 into early 2025. 

  • 10 Oct
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    What Ada Lovelace tells us about STEM, talent and belonging in the modern era

    To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day (10 October), NMITE’s Dr Patricia Xaiver explores what the life of Ada Lovelace can teach us about challenging STEM stereotypes in today’s society.

  • 6 Sep
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    Powering the transition to electric bus fleets

    Electromobility continues to expand across many different aspects of our daily lives. Increasing numbers of individuals now use battery electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles as their main mode of transport, and we are also seeing greater numbers of e-bikes and e-scooters being used in cities as an alternative to conventional bicycles.

  • 6 Sep
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    Integrating higher-level management software with battery energy storage systems

    As the young industrial battery energy storage market develops and matures, and demand rises due to renewable energy adoption and the need for reliable energy grids, the need for commercial-sized battery energy storage systems (BESSs) is likely to increase.

  • 6 Sep
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    Planning against electrical downtime

    With the potential for power supply problems to paralyse businesses and endanger human lives, it is possible for equipment availability to be planned and financed, as long as operators know their needs, plan for them in good time, and implement them cleverly.

  • 6 Sep
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    Meeting evolving connectivity challenges

    From Industry 4.0 and wireless requirements, to smaller control cabinets and sustainability, how are today’s connector experts managing the latest challenges of evolving connectivity?

  • 6 Sep
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    Network performance drives simplified 10 Gigabit migration

    Increasing network throughput in industrial and enterprise (OT/IT) environments is critical for supporting today’s bandwidth-intensive applications. What challenges does this present for cable management? 

  • 6 Sep
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    Importance of fibre-optic connectors for control panel applications

    Fibre-optic connectors play a crucial role in control panel applications, providing reliable and high-speed data transmission for various industrial systems. Choosing the right connectors for control panel applications is essential to ensuring optimal performance, minimising downtime and maintaining overall system efficiency.

  • 6 Sep
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    You have our full support

    Effective support arm systems offer a range of technical benefits that contribute to enhanced workspace efficiency. In this article, Tempa Pano delves into how support arm systems can optimise productivity and ergonomics in diverse work environments, including electrical control panel applications.