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Is the issue of gas leaks being treated seriously enough?

Added: 21 Nov 2017

Gas leaks aren’t just costly, they’re also potentially harmful to employees, the local community an…

Case study: the right change management software can radically reduce downtime

Added: 15 Nov 2017

One company’s change management and version control software minimised the risk of machine downtime…

Evolving machine vision systems allows UK manufacturers to boost efficiency

Added: 14 Nov 2017

The evolution of machine vision systems is allowing manufacturers to learn more about their product…

Spirax Sarco solves metal refiner's carbon efficiency challenge

Added: 31 Oct 2017

The precious metal refining industry notoriously consumes significant amounts of heat and chemicals…

Industry 4.0: the antidote to supply chain disruption

Added: 31 Oct 2017

Industry 4.0 and smart use of data is not disrupting the supply chain, says LLamasoft’s Michael Wal…

Case study: solving a cereal packaging puzzle

Added: 17 Oct 2017

A cereals and cereal bar producer benefits from a fully-integrated packaging suite.

Hot topic: combating emissions is good business

Added: 17 Oct 2017

The VW scandal raised the level of public awareness on air pollution, highlighting the importance o…

How to keep a check on climate control in automated systems

Added: 26 Sep 2017

Rittal’s Jason Swann offers practical tips on how to evaluate an existing enclosure climate control…

Cool it: temperature demands count for enclosures

Added: 26 Sep 2017

Overcoming temperature and cooling issues, and the availability of robust turnkey solutions, are vi…

Motors and drives provide ready market for IIoT and AI

Added: 19 Sep 2017

The future of production across industrial sectors will lead to an augmented adoption of robots, AI…

Waste not: an energy upgrade isn’t just about changing supplier

Added: 22 Aug 2017

Control industry suppliers are refining their offerings, with the use of energy management systems …

Case study: how software system solutions gave Lucozade an energy boost

Added: 1 Aug 2017

A leading soft drinks manufacturer looks to human machine interface specialists to improve its ener…

Viewpoint: why manufacturers need to get their heads in the clouds

Added: 18 Jul 2017

As we enter the era of the smart factory, Johannes Petrowisch of COPA-DATA discusses the benefits o…

Viewpoint: what can be learnt from the ‘Lego principle’

Added: 20 Jun 2017

Plants based on the ‘Lego principle’ of modular automation are the solution to volatile markets in …

Case study: control system expertise helps to cut factory’s build times

Added: 20 Jun 2017

Dispensing equipment supplier Meter Mix has seen its machine build times reduced by up to 20% since…

Improved use of resources drives development in the water industry

Added: 20 Jun 2017

At a time when operating margins in water and wastewater are under growing pressure, the need to co…

Thought control: agile SCADA systems reduce downtime

Added: 20 Jun 2017

The Internet of Things and software standardisation are enabling process plants to act more flexibl…

Case study: Siemens ‘ferment’ change for Dorset family brewery

Added: 17 Apr 2017

Siemens know-how enabled a family brewer to improve its fermentation process while maintaining its …

Viewpoint: closing in on the divide between IT and OT

Added: 17 Apr 2017

Stratus Solutions’ Andy Bailey gives his view on whether bringing together information technology a…

Want to maintain food quality? Time to keep on testing

Added: 17 Apr 2017

Every mistake during processing and packaging in the food industry can lead to a drastic loss in qu…