Control & Automation Features

AMT partners with Mitsubishi Electric to give 3D printing post-processing a 50x productivity boost

Mitsubishi Electric’s range of automation products helps to create the first fully automated Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved post-processing machine for 3D printed plastic parts.

ABB technology to power world’s largest seawater desalination project

ABB technology is being used to build the world’s largest desalination plant in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The USD 500 million development will have the capacity to process over 900,000 cubic metres of seawater per day, enough to meet the demands of over 350,000 households.

Bürkert EDIP platform provides value and simplicity for network integration

For system integrators, it’s often a balancing act between cost-effectiveness and functionality when implementing an Industry 4.0 ready network. Bürkert is offering integrators the opportunity to achieve both with its innovative Efficient Device Integration Platform (EDIP).

Freeform bending machines with simultaneously controlled axes

Jörg Neu GmbH has long been regarded as a leader in freeform bending technology and continues to develop the process, based on the requirements of a wide range of industries. Since its foundation, the company has worked in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric whose CNC controllers enable full synchronisation over six axes.

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ABB digital control systems to modernise major cement plant in Oman(09/02/2021)

ABB has built on a 40-year relationship with cement producer Oman Cement Company SAOG (OCC) in delivering the latest digital control systems to boost operational efficiency, increase availability, lower costs and drive sustainability.
Smart plastics from igus can prevent downtime and make it possible to schedule maintenance(03/02/2021)

System failure or unplanned machine downtime are among the industry's most significant cost drivers. Hence, maintenance engineers are demanding more condition-monitoring systems and predictive maintenance solutions to make it possible to schedule maintenance and prevent unplanned failures.
Schneider Electric & Sewtec Automation to develop production line for Pets Choice(21/01/2021)

Schneider Electric has partnered with Sewtec Automation to deliver an end of line packing solution for Pets Choice, the animal food, treats and accessories producer. The new production line will improve overall production and assembly-line efficiency and provide the foundation for the company to optimise and scale its technology.
Improving production test throughput using a robotic test cell(04/01/2021)

Implementing test into a production environment can prove to be a demanding task. Unlike testing during prototype development or for regulatory compliance, in production test, you are at the mercy of the manufacturing pulse through the factory.
Pharmaceutical automation: Send in the robots(30/11/2020)

Recent years have seen the development of digital pills – tablets that combine traditional medicine with sensors that monitor the body after ingestion. This is just one example of how digitalisation is advancing pharmaceuticals.